Indiana Temporary Appearance by Defense Attorney in Criminal Case is a procedure in which a defense attorney is allowed to enter an appearance on behalf of a defendant in a criminal case before the court without having to be physically present in the courtroom. This allows the attorney to represent the defendant during the initial stages of a criminal case without having to travel to the courthouse. The attorney can also submit motions, file pleadings, and participate in plea negotiations. There are two types of Indiana Temporary Appearance by Defense Attorney in Criminal Case: 1) Electronic Appearance, in which the attorney appears electronically through a video conferencing platform and 2) Written Appearance, in which the attorney submits a written notice of appearance to the court.