Indy Eviction Court Watch

Eviction Court Watch aims to:

Reduce the shame and stigma associated with evictions by being a visible and supportive presence in courtrooms.
Observe patterns of how judges are treating those facing evictions.
Humanize a complex, systemic problem and uplift tenant stories (anonymously or with permission).
Collect essential data.

Anyone! We suggest attending one of the monthly online training sessions but it’s not required.

Join as part of a group or as an individual.

Members of the Eviction Court Watch must agree to certain basic norms covered in the training.

First, let us know you’re interested and we’ll get you set up with a training session.

As a member of the Eviction Court Watch you’ll receive occasional calls to action when there are opportunities for public comment.

Observe a case.

After your training, decide how you want to participate in the Eviction Court Watch.

You can act as a presence in the courtroom.
You can pay a little bit more attention and enter notes in a form that will help us spot any issues and track trends.

Share your observations.

You'll receive a email reminder to submit your observations.