IC 34-33.1
    ARTICLE 33.1. AUTHORITY OF THE ATTORNEYGENERAL

IC 34-33.1-1
    Chapter 1. Authority of the Attorney General to Intervene inCases Challenging the Constitutionality of a Statute, Ordinance, orFranchise

IC 34-33.1-1-1
Authority of the attorney general to intervene to defend theconstitutionality of a state statute; duty of the court to notify theattorney general
    Sec. 1. (a) If the constitutionality of a state statute, ordinance, orfranchise affecting the public interest is called into question in anaction, suit, or proceeding in any court to which any agency, officer,or employee of the state is not a party, the court shall certify this factto the attorney general and shall permit the attorney general tointervene on behalf of the state and present:
        (1) evidence that relates to the question of constitutionality, ifthe evidence is otherwise admissible; and
        (2) arguments on the question of constitutionality.
    (b) If a party to an action bases its claim or defense on:
        (1) a statute or executive order administered by a state officeror agency; or
        (2) a rule, order, requirement, or agreement issued or madeunder the statute or executive order;
the attorney general shall be permitted to intervene in the action.
As added by P.L.40-2010, SEC.2.

IC 34-33.1-1-2
Authority of the attorney general to file an amicus brief
    Sec. 2. The state, by the attorney general, may file an amicuscuriae brief in any matter pending in any state court without theconsent of the parties or leave of the court. The attorney general shallfile the amicus curiae brief within the time allowed for the party withwhom the state is substantively aligned to file the party's brief orpetition. However, for good cause shown, a court may permit theattorney general to file a belated amicus curiae brief. If the courtpermits the filing of a belated amicus curiae brief, the court shall seta deadline for an opposing party to file a reply brief.
As added by P.L.40-2010, SEC.2.