Law Department

The Law Department manages the legal affairs of the City, defends the City in Litigation and provides legal advice to the officers, departments, boards, commissions and other agencies of the city.  In addition, the Law Department prosecutes persons accused of city ordinance violations.
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If you would like to make a Public Information Request (FOIA), please complete and submit (Public Information Request Form).
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If you would like to submit a claim against the city (no pothole claims) please complete and submit the (Notice of Claim) to the Law Department at cogclaims@gary.gov.
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Per the Indiana Tort Claim Law IC 34-13-3-3, the city is not liable for damages to vehicles related to potholes.
- Click to Read Tort Claim Law
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HELPFUL LINKS
Indiana Supreme Court Self-Service Legal Center