The Indiana Certificate of Commencement of Case is a document issued by the court in Indiana to initiate a legal action or proceeding in a court of law. This document is filed with the court to initiate a case and is the first step in the legal process. It contains the names of the plaintiff and defendant, the nature of the action, and other important information. There are two types of Indiana Certificate of Commencement of Case: a Civil Certificate of Commencement of Case and a Criminal Certificate of Commencement of Case. The Civil Certificate of Commencement of Case is used to initiate an action for a civil matter, such as a contract dispute, personal injury claim, or probate proceeding. The Criminal Certificate of Commencement of Case is used to initiate an action for a criminal matter, such as a criminal charge of theft, assault, or homicide. The Certificate of Commencement of Case is necessary for the court to begin the proceedings and is an important step in the legal process.