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**Marion County Courts Announce Holiday Closures**

The Marion County courts in Indianapolis, Indiana, will close from noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through Thursday, December 26, 2024. The closure is in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, according to the Indianapolis Bar Association.

This decision was made per an order from the Circuit Court Judge. The Community Justice Campus facilities will not be operational during this period.

Essential services, however, will continue. The Juvenile Detention Center, Initial Hearing Court, and Juvenile Probation Intake (RSR) will remain open and fully functional throughout the holiday.

Source: Indianapolis Bar Association

Source Type: Business

Source Location: Indianapolis

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