Indiana Waiver of Rule 32.1 Hearing is a hearing where a defendant can waive their right to a jury trial. The defendant can instead choose to have a bench trial, or have the case decided by a judge without a jury. This type of hearing is governed by Rule 32.1 of the Indiana Rules of Procedure. The waiver must be made in writing and must be signed by the defendant and their attorney, and must be filed with the court before the trial begins. There are two types of Indiana Waiver of Rule 32.1 Hearing: Waiver of Jury Trials and Waiver of Waiver Hearing. Waiver of Jury Trials is when the defendant waives their right to a jury trial and instead opts for a bench trial. Waiver of Waiver Hearing is when the court holds a hearing to determine if the defendant's waiver of a jury trial was made knowingly and voluntarily.