An Indiana Petition to Dismiss (PDF) is a legal document used to request the dismissal of a case in the state of Indiana. It is typically filed by the defendant in a civil case or the prosecution in a criminal case. It can be used to dismiss a case for a variety of reasons, such as lack of evidence or lack of jurisdiction. There are two primary types of Indiana Petition to Dismiss: Voluntary Dismissal and Motion to Dismiss. A Voluntary Dismissal is typically filed by the defendant in a civil case when they wish to end the proceedings without prejudice, or when they do not want to admit any wrongdoing or liability. A Motion to Dismiss is usually filed by either the defendant or the prosecution in a criminal case when there is a legal ground for dismissal of the charges. It is also often used when the court lacks jurisdiction or the statute of limitations has expired.