(a) When to File the Notice. A party required to file a notice of constitutional question
under Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.1 must do so by the later of:
(1) the day the parties tender their proposed case-management plan (if one is
required); or
(2) 21 days after filing the pleading, written motion, or other paper questioning the
constitutionality of a federal or state statute.
(b) Service on Government Officials. The party must also serve the notice and the
pleading, written motion, or other paper questioning the constitutionality of a federal
or state statute on:
(1) the Attorney General of the United States and the United States Attorney for
the Northern District of Indiana, if a federal statute is challenged; or
(2) the Attorney General for the state if a state statute is challenged.
(c) Method of Service on Government Officials. Service required under subdivision (b)
may be made either by certified or registered mail or by e-mailing it to an address
designated by those officials for this purpose.
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