PI LICENSING: Indiana

[Robert Donovan]

NO PI LICENSE NEEDED (EXEMPTIONS)
(See list below)



An employee of an attorney or an attorney to the extent that the person is engaged in investigative matters incident to the delivery of professional services that constitute the practice of law.

A person primarily engaged in the business of furnishing information for:
(A) business decisions and transactions in connection with credit, employment, or marketing; or
(B) insurance purposes;
including a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.).

Any person to the extent that the person is engaged in the business of furnishing and obtaining information concerning the financial rating of other persons.

A law enforcement officer of the United States, a state, or a political subdivision of a state to the extent that the officer or employee is engaged in the performance of the officer's or employee's official duties.

An employee of a retail merchant to the extent that the person is employed tp protect retail merchant's retail establishment.

A collection agency licensed by the secretary of state or its employee acting within the scope of the employee's employment, to the extent that the person is making an investigation incidental to the business of the agency, including an investigation of the location of a debtor or a debtor's assets in a property that the client has an interest in or a lien upon.

An armored service agency to the extent that the agency is engaged in the business of transporting property to prevent the theft or unlawful taking of goods, wares, merchandise, or money.

An insurance adjuster to the extent that the adjuster is employed in the investigation and settlement of claims made against insurance companies or persons insured by insurance companies if the adjuster is a regular employee of the insurance company and the insurance company is authorized to do business in Indiana and is complying with the laws regulating insurance companies in Indiana.

Any employee to the extent that the employee is hired for the purpose of guarding and protecting the properties of railroad companies and is licensed as a railroad policeman under IC 8-3-17.

An owner of an industrial plant or an employee of the owner to the extent that the person is hiring a plant security guard for the owner's industrial plant.

A professional engineer registered under IC 25-31 or a person acting under a registered professional engineer's supervision, to the extent the professional engineer is engaged in an investigation incident to the practice of engineering.

An architect with a certificate of registration under IC 25-4, to the extent the architect is engaged in an investigation incident to the practice of architecture.

A land surveyor with a certificate of registration under IC 25-21.5, to the extent the land surveyor is engaged in an investigation incident to the practice of land surveying.

A certified public accountant with a certificate under IC 25-2.1-3, to the extent that the person is engaged in an investigation incident to the practice of accountancy.



Otherwise, if you are wishing to advertise as a private investigator to the general public, here is a list for you to consider:


Question:How do I apply for a private detective license?
Answer:Applications may be picked up at our office located at 302 West Washington Street, Room E-034, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204; or an application can be mailed directly to you; or you may download an application from the internet at http://www.state.in.us/icpr/webfile/formsdiv/43777.pdf

Question:What are the licensing requirements?
Answer:Before the application for a license is granted the applicant must be at least twenty-one years of age, be a resident of Indiana for at least one year, two years work experience in private detective, security, law enforcement or a four year degree in criminal law and no criminal record history.

Question:What is the licensing fee?
Answer:The fee for issuance or renewal of a private detective license is $150. The fee for identification cards for authorized employees is $10, or $5 if the application for the identification card is made in the second year of the licensee's license. The fee for reinstatement of a delinquent license is $75.

Question:What are the requirements for an out-of-state company?
Answer:1. Twenty-one years of age;
2. Two years work experience in private detective, security, law enforcement, or a 4 year degree in criminal law;
3. No criminal history;
4. Have a resident licensee.

Question:What is a "resident licensee"?
Answer:A resident licensee is an individual whose name and license appear on the license for the private detective business and who, in writing to the board, assumes full responsibility for all employees of the business, maintaining all records at the Indiana location, and assuring compliance with the statutes and rules. A preson may not do private detective business in Indiana unless they are licensed to do so.

Question: Does holding a valid private detective license authorize me to carry a handgun or weapon?
Answer:Nothing in the statute and rules shall be construed to authorize any licensee to carry any weapon.

Question: Does holding a valid private detective license authorize me to arrest an individual?
Answer:A private detective or an authorized employee of a security company has no arresting authority. Only a law enforcement officer/official may arrest an individual.

Question:When does the board meet?
Answer:The board meets every third Thursday of every month


Licensing Home Page: http://www.in.gov/pla/pisg.htm

Verify License: https://extranet.in.gov/WebLookup/Search.aspx?facility=Y

[Sara E Pickett]

It's very interesting to me that each state has it's own laws regarding the licensing of PI's, when you consider all of the interstate investigations etc.
So how would that work, say for instance, a non licensed investigator was working on a case that took him/her in their investigations to another state that does require licensure of the investigator?
Just curious.

[Sara E Pickett]

I know someone out there has the answer to my question. I have tried looking over all the fourms pertaining to Licensing, but it seems that crossing over into another territory/state could get a little tricky if licensure requirements are different for each state and the investigator is required to show his ID.
Can someone please respond to this delema? :confused:
Thanks in advance for any information provided.
Have a GREAT weekend everyone.

[Clarence M. Wood]

Hello Sara,

In the hypothetical situation where one would have to cross state lines while working on a case, there would be no need (or desire) to disclose the fact that you are a PI (licensed or unlicensed). It would also depend on the reason why you were being questioned by law enforcement regarding why you were at a particular scene. In other words, if it's a traffic stop, then supply only the needed information (driver's license, registration, proof of auto insurance, etc.). If it's more serious than that (e.g. you are charged with a crime), contact your employer and attorney.

The main thing to remember is that your primary job is to gather information and facts, not give it. As long as you're not breaking any laws or doing anything unethical during your investigation you should be fine. If you're employed by a reputable agency, they wouldn't ask you to do anything illegal or unethical. If you still have doubts, check the local laws and ask more questions. ;) Hope this helps. Good luck!

[Sara E Pickett]

Hello Clarence,

Yes your answer provided me with what I needed to know.
It was just that somewhere in the forums I thought I had read that maybe the PI should call the local Law enforcemen in advance of certain types of investigations to let them know what they were doing, say in the case of an insurance fraud investigation or something of that nature. So I was wondering how that situation would be handled by the PI given that the PI was from out of state.
Thanks you so much for your input.
See you around the boards. Have a very pleasant Sunday. :)

[Eric Russel--]

So whats the deal with insurance? I know I.C. says 7000$ for under 15 employes, but is it the same if it is just you?.

[Sara E Pickett]

Hi Eric,

Welcome!! to the FORUMS. You'll find a BUNCH of great people here.
All the moderators and admin. are wonderful to help out as well as the other members. We hope you enjoy your stay, gain much knowledge, experience and many friends along the way. :)
By the way that's a great question. You might try clicking about and trying it as a new topic. Just click on "Start a new topic" over in the right TOP column and ask your question. You'll be surprised how quickly you will get a response.
Best of luck. Hope we'll be seeing more of you you around the boards.

[Eric Russel--]

Thanks for the welcom, I'll try that new topic idea of yours and see what happens.

[Tony E. Whitaker]

How long will it take to be a certified private investigator. In knowing the legal matters and the job in general is there a PI in my surronding area where I can get my OTJT from or will I start out as a gofer. Thanks just concerned.

[Tony E. Whitaker]

It end up getting a PI license in Indiana,. Will have to get one for Kentucky in which I live 5 minutes away from. And much does a license in Kentucky cost.

[Kimberly Lackey]

Originally posted by Tony E. Whitaker
How long will it take to be a certified private investigator. In knowing the legal matters and the job in general is there a PI in my surronding area where I can get my OTJT from or will I start out as a gofer. Thanks just concerned.

Hi Tony,

I moved your post here because it was improperly posted in the Testimonials Forum where you likely would not have received any help.

You will probably have many questions as you read through the topics. To help us keep the board easy to read without redundant questions, please post your questions in your introduction topic. One of the Moderators or other members will be along to point you in the right direction with a link or advice.

I am not familiar with the laws in your state, but I do know that most states require two or sometimes three years of work experience to meet the licensing requirements.

Check with your state authoritees about your licensing questions. I wouldn't want to advise you incorrectly. I would imagine that you would have to be licensed in the state where you will be working. Check with that state as to the cost. Pricing can change without notice.

After you complete the application process with IPIU and reach Level 4, follow up on ALL of the offerings made to you by IPIU. This will allow you to gain the necessary experience to qualify you for other offerings from local agencies through IPIU. As part of your membership with IPIU, IPIU will keep track of and "certify" your work experience for the licensing requirements.

Of course, all offerings are based on availability in your area. I'm not an administrator, so I have no idea about what is available in your area. If you are near a large metropolitan area, your chances for gaining that initial experience will probably be greater.

Just remember that anything worth having requires hard work, determination, and commitment. It's a gamble worth taking if it is what you have always dreamed of doing! :)

[Shonnet S Glasgow]

I have a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Here in Indiana this was one of the prerequisites to get the license. Do you suggest i go and get it or get more training in the investigative field

[Josie Ray]

Originally posted by Shonnet S Glasgow
I have a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Here in Indiana this was one of the prerequisites to get the license. Do you suggest i go and get it or get more training in the investigative field You do not need a license to start gaining your PI experience. But go ahead and request the applications to be mailed to you to start on it.

In the meantime you may wish to read the following Level 4 Members topic for other work you can get this week:

http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4856

[Shonnet S Glasgow]

Thank you Josie, I'll do just that.

[Christopher Cottrell]

Anyone have any information on how much the insurance costs for an individual or under 14 employees?

[Jimmy A. Whitt]

I have been wanting to start a small buisness ketching cheaters exp. wifes, husbands. I would like to know if I would need a PI License for a buisness like this?

Thank You

Jim Whitt

[Andre Hillard -]

Originally posted by Jimmy A. Whitt
[B]I have been wanting to start a small buisness ketching cheaters exp. wifes, husbands. I would like to know if I would need a PI License for a buisness like this?



I would have one to cover my butt. Being that you will be charging people I'm sure.

[Marvin Foster]

You do not need a license to start gaining your PI experience.

Could you help me with some of the things that you think I could do to start getting some PI experience???
Thanks a lot.

[Kelly Jewett]

Hello,

I have a question about getting my license here in Indiana. I understand that I need to verify two years of training, correct? I have been doing mystery shopping for the past year and I think this would count toward my two years of needed training, or would it? And if it does, how and who would I need to verify that I have been working in that area?

Thanks,

Kelly

[Marietta Grant]

is it that easy to get a license to be a private investigator

[Carolyn Donna Lee -]

I'd like to know if mystery shopping counts in Indiana also.And if anyone knows
about the laws on carring our badges in Indiana also.
Have a good week end.
Carolyn Lee

[Technical Support]

I'd like to know if mystery shopping counts in Indiana also.It depends on how your experience is recorded and presented to the licensing board. Years ago there was no such term as mystery shopping. It was known as Integrity Investigations, and it was all performed by private investigators. Many licensed agencies still perform Integrity Investigations along with their other specialties. So if you present it as Integrity Investigations, then the experience should count.

And if anyone knows
about the laws on carring our badges in Indiana also.
Have a good week end.
Carolyn LeeGo to the other forum titled BADGE LICENSING LAWS, and read your state topic.

[Corrina M Wessel]

I had the same question, thanks for thinking ahead.

[David Martz -]

TO all group members,
The Professinal Licencsing Board would not Issue a PI license with only Mystery Shopping Hrs You do not have to have a PI license in the State Of INDIANA.
The Law on hrs Here are 4000 hrs under a licensed PI in 2yrs, Or A criminal Justice Degree ,or law enforcement employment of 2yrs.

REGARDS,
The Rose Investigations
David Martz

[David Martz -]

Dear group,
I also need to include Private security in the list, Because to have a security Business in INDIANA there has to be a Licensed PI as the license holder for the company.
INDIANA's PI license is a dual license for private detective & Private Security.
Sorry I left out all the security people this was just a mistake on my part.

The Rose Investigations
David Martz

[David Martz -]

Dear Members,
I have read a few posts on the $7,000 for up to 14 employees
topic. I will try and explain this for you. This is not Insurance this is a bond that you must put up with the state when you apply for your PI license. What this bond is , Is it states you or your agency will abide by the state laws for PI's.Should you or your agency break any state laws and are convicted in court for doing so the state will be awarded the full amout of the bond. This will not protect you or your company from being sued. Also remember that you or your company are liable for any and all employees that work for you.
Question#2 Yes you have to put this up if it is just you.
You do not have to put up this bond if you have one hundred thousand dollar per occurrence liability Insurance policy. If you employee 15 people or more you have to have the Insurance to get your license.

Hope this helps,
David

[Kathie Evans]

TO all group members,
The Professinal Licencsing Board would not Issue a PI license with only Mystery Shopping Hrs You do not have to have a PI license in the State Of INDIANA.
The Law on hrs Here are 4000 hrs under a licensed PI in 2yrs, Or A criminal Justice Degree ,or law enforcement employment of 2yrs.

REGARDS,
The Rose Investigations
David Martz

Thanks Dave for the info. I was wondering about the license, well I guess I am safe cause either way, I am currently in school for criminal justice, I can not wait until its over and I can begin investigating various things.
Thanks for the information!
Kathie

[Deborah A Bujdos]

Hi everybody I am new to this group and you are all very informational. I was licensed in PA and have been working in a different field for the past few years however while Iwas working under a licensed PI and then licensed myself I know that there were a few investigators who were not licensed adthey said they did not need to be licensed if they only did civil cases I was never sure how the civil investigators did not need, a license. Has anyone ever heard this issue concerning the civil investigators not needing a license?
thank you. sincerely
Deborah Bujdos

[David Martz -]

Hello Deborah,
Without going to your state laws( which I can if you wish) In most states the law reads you do not need a license if you work under an attorney or a licensed Law Firm,
So if the PI's were working for a attorney or law firm they we protected under the lawyer and or the lawfirm doing civil court investigations. Hope this helped and like I said i would be glad to look up the law for your state if you wish.

Have a good week,
David

[Kurk Petterson-]

Thank you for your above posts David. I am sure many here thought the "mystery shopping" was experience hours towards a license.

I have done several Integrity Investigations and a couple Anti-Piracy. Chop, Chop. ;)

[David Martz -]

Dear Kurk Petterson,
The way I posted the above message needs to be clairified, The board will include these types of assingment in your application. If you have only done Mystery shopping for 2000 hrs and you try to get your license they will not consider this to be enough experience in the field of Private Investigations. but they will include it among other types of training.
Good Luck,
David

[Deborah A Bujdos]

Hi David,

Thank you for the information regarding the licensing laws in PA. I was never quite sure how that worked for the investigators that were not licensed although I herard that their investigations were considered to be the appearing attorneys work product. I am a new member of this forum and have really enjoyed reading the posts. Everyone is so nice and extremely helpful. Once again thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Deborah Bujdos

[David Martz -]

Hello Deborah,
You are very welcome,

Have a good Week,
David

[John Shank]

Having over 15 years experience in Law Enforcement I know I qualify for the PI license.
How do I prove these years of experience when I apply for my PI License?

[David Martz -]

Mr. Shank,
If you have 15 years experience as a Commissioned LEO in Indiana you should have a copy of your Commission & also you should have a certificate of your Police Academy
Graduation. Also include any department letters, training certificates as to coarses you took while on duty as LEO.

[Carolyn Donna Lee -]

Mr.Shank,
They also should have records of your work,or at least I'd think they would.
Just food for thought.
Carolyn Lee

[Charles Denney]

Thanks for all the great home work. :)

Charles the new guy

[George E Ibrahim]

Hi , This question to Mr, Robert Donovan : On page 1 (PI LICENSING :Indiand ) you did not mention any tip of security , but when you answered question about licensing requirment you said SECURITY as one of the licensing requirment. Can you or any one explain what do you mean by security? Thank you so much George E Ibrahim

[George E Ibrahim]

Hi ,I need help to clear this point : You do NOT need a license if you work in the folloing:1...,2...,3....,.....14 (read the top page ) ,but the licensing requirements(in the second quistion)are ........two years work experience in private detctive , SECURITY,law enforcment or four year degree in criminal law and no criminal record history.If you confiused read PI LICENSING: Indiana.I want to know how many years you should work security , or just because you are security may apply for Indiana PI license.If anyone can help appreciate that. George E Ibrahim

[Mark Michael]

Can someone tell me what the insurance requirements are if you are only doing bail enforcement and not investigations? Also, I was told that if you were working for a bondsmen, you didn't need a license if you just let the local LE make the arrest. Any advice? Thanks.

[Leslie A Watson]

Your information was quite helpful in answering some of the questions I had as well. Thanks alot! :cool:

[Kurk Petterson-]

Mr. Martz,

Thank you for your clarification & time in helping us learn the ropes.

I just applied to several of the Executive Agencies last week & want to do more than Integrity Investigations.

From my reading, it seems surveillance is the most likely place to start when being a PI Trainee.

It would be great to eventually work on missing persons, internet investigations, etc. I won't list them all here.

Thanks again.

[Vance Schuening]

Licensed Private Investigator in Nevada

[John Armes --]

Hello Deborah,
Without going to your state laws( which I can if you wish) In most states the law reads you do not need a license if you work under an attorney or a licensed Law Firm,
So if the PI's were working for a attorney or law firm they we protected under the lawyer and or the lawfirm doing civil court investigations. Hope this helped and like I said i would be glad to look up the law for your state if you wish.

Have a good week,
David

Hi Dave, I worked for the Indiana State Police for 10 years as a civillian employee. I worked for Communications, Quartermaster, Engineering, and than Data operations Center in the Criminal Justice section. Would that qualify me for a PI license. (Actually I am also a Criminal Justice student going for an associates)

John

[David Martz -]

Hello John,
As the law reads it states as a Commisioned LEO. But you could contact the,
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
302 W. Washington St. Room E034
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317)232-2980

Regards,
David

[John Armes --]

Hello John,
As the law reads it states as a Commisioned LEO. But you could contact the,
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
302 W. Washington St. Room E034
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317)232-2980

Regards,
David

Thanks for the information. I know I still have to get some hands on experiance whichever way it goes, so I will still be working under a licensed Investigator. I am going to inquire into that anyway. I have been to their web site, but I may call them this time. Thaknks for the information.

[John Armes --]

TO all group members,
The Professinal Licencsing Board would not Issue a PI license with only Mystery Shopping Hrs You do not have to have a PI license in the State Of INDIANA.
The Law on hrs Here are 4000 hrs under a licensed PI in 2yrs, Or A criminal Justice Degree ,or law enforcement employment of 2yrs.

REGARDS,
The Rose Investigations
David Martz

David... That means if I work part time or 20 hours a week, it would take me 4 yrs to get my PI license... If I wanted to get it in 2 years I would have to work 40 hrs a week... Is this true...

John Armes

[Randy Kuhlman]

I know someone out there has the answer to my question. I have tried looking over all the fourms pertaining to Licensing, but it seems that crossing over into another territory/state could get a little tricky if licensure requirements are different for each state and the investigator is required to show his ID.
Can someone please respond to this delema? :confused:
Thanks in advance for any information provided.
Have a GREAT weekend everyone.
I think that if you are taken across state lines, then in most states all you have to do is go to the local police station and tell them what you are doing and you can probably get your home states requirements, etc. honored. What I mean is, like in Indiana, if you come here from say Florida working a case, all you have to do is go the the state police, show them you ID and reason for pursuing the case here, etc. they will honor the fact that Florida says you are good to go as a PI. You would probably have to check the state's laws that you are entering to get a phone number and call them for what they will do/not do.

Randy Kuhlman
Military Police

[Julian Travis -]

well i was very interested in doing this but i dont meet the requirements for the job and i am working on my associates in crimanal justice. i dont have any experience in this field either. the money is an issue. maybe someone can give some words of advice to me to get me interested thanks..

[William Brassfield]

Hi Travis;
You've taken the first step in becoming a PI, by coming here. :D
Most questions you could think of to ask have already been asked and answered. Just click on the search link at the top of the page and type in your question. :)

I see also this is your first posting. Be sure to drop by the forum member's introduction lounge and introduce yourself, so we can all get to know you better

[Tracy D Heminger]

Does a person have to have their licensed to be able to have the title of a private investigator on business cards? And, Can they have a name, such as: "------ Investigations" on the business cards? Without having a license. I know I have read this info somewhere. I just can not find it. Maybe, its in the manual? In any case. I have order my business cards. And, I hope I did this the correct way.

[Holly Krol -]

one needs to check with their state to see how long one can enter another state if in prusuit of a subject. if you are in fl and go into to GA you can remain on the case there for 30 days.

[John Armes --]

Dave, or anyone for that matter... In my investigations of investigative agencies for potential work, I am finding that a lot of them have employees who are x-law enforcemtne, x-FBI agents, x-military, and x-CIA, Secret Service, etc. If this is true, what chances do I have of making a prifit in this field armed with just a criminal justice degree and some security, or even investigative experiance. There is a lot of competition out there. I think that most of your jobs would come from word of mouth and persons you know. The only other thing that may work in your favor is some knowledge of business and a good marketing plan. However, the training manual had a great idea, which I am considering and that is to hire 1 or 2 licenced investigators and work under their licnese as you learn, and you could also do some of the promotion and marketing and other business related tasks. I thought the manual had an excellant idea.

[John Armes --]

Another great idea is to join the private investigator society or association in your area. You want to make sure that they have monthly meetings. Most will let you join if you are a student taking courses in criminal justice or some related classes. That way, you can go to the meetings and meet and talk with local private investigators and it also helps you keep up on the changing laws in the investigative field, and may work out that you may get some jobs if one of the investigators will take you "under his wing" and let you do some support work for some of his cases. It is only an idea, but I think it is worth a try. I think you could obtain some good useable information at the meetings. Does anyone have a comment on this.

[Eric Catron]

Has anybody seen any or know where to go to Indiana Regulations pertaining to types of badges for investigators that may be carried? I know this kinda crosses into badge territory but it has to do with indiana regulations so I posted it here first. I have been to Npsi and a few state sites to no avail.

Thanks

[Technical Support - USA]

Has anybody seen any or know where to go to Indiana Regulations pertaining to types of badges for investigators that may be carried? I know this kinda crosses into badge territory but it has to do with indiana regulations so I posted it here first. I have been to Npsi and a few state sites to no avail.

Thanks
Once your access is upgraded, you can go to the following Badge Laws Forum to review the Indiana State topic:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=125

[Robin L Hudson Jr]

Hi , This question to Mr, Robert Donovan : On page 1 (PI LICENSING :Indiand ) you did not mention any tip of security , but when you answered question about licensing requirment you said SECURITY as one of the licensing requirment. Can you or any one explain what do you mean by security? Thank you so much George E Ibrahim

I have the same question. I have easily over 2 years experience working for various security companies over a 15 yr. period. Does this mean I qualify for my PI license right away?

[Technical Support - USA]

I have the same question. I have easily over 2 years experience working for various security companies over a 15 yr. period. Does this mean I qualify for my PI license right away?
Security experience, unfortunately, does not prequalify an applicant for a private investigators license - because the nature of security is not generally investigations. The same is for street cops in most states, who need to have some investigative experience besides working a traffic stop.

We do offer a PI Agency Corporation License, which does not require any prior experience. The PI Agency Corporation License is issued and maintaining out of the headquarters program in Colorado. This enables you to be the owner of an official Colorado PI Agency Corporation, from where you ca begin building your business throughout the world.

Details are here:
http://www.privateinvestigators.cc/product_info.php?cPath=163&products_id=1584

[Robin L Hudson Jr]

Thank you for the clarification and for the PI Agency Corporation info.

[Victor Nichols -]

I am a licensed PI in Indiana and am looking to apply for my Illinois license. Im kinda afraid that I might not pass the test. I just wanted to get some insight about taking the test in Illinois and what study material I would have to hit hard.

[Liz Mason]

I have took the liberty of doing a little research for you and I came across this on the Internet:

Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
Illinois Private Investigator Directory

Illinois
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
Web page: http://www.idfpr.com

I hope this will help. Sorry I could not be of more assistance. Good luck and I am sure you will do just fine.

[Robert Donovan]

I merged your comments to this official Licensing Topic for Indiana. Also, check out Page 1:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1719

[Victor Nichols -]

I have my Indiana PI license and it is not that difficult to apply. It was more confusing since I was an out of state applying. But if you need help with anything you can email me and I will try to answer your questions.

Spy Intelligence Specialists
nicholsvr@spyintelligence.org

[Celia Jarvis]

Celia Jarvis
I have read these questions and answeres. They were very helpful in what I had wondered about. I am sure that it applies in most states. It will also keep different surcumstances in mind as what to do or not do. Thank you for sharing this information.

[Larry Dean]

David, thank you for your answer. I was a licensed investigator in Florida (moved out of Florida in 2005 so license expired). I went out and got my license while I was working for attorneys as an HR Consultant regarding employment law attorneys. I found out later that as long as I was contracting with a law firm in Florida, I did not need a license, but would be required to have one if I did not contract with an attorney. Are the laws the same in Indiana? Some states say you have to be on the attorneys payroll as an employee, some say you have to be under the supervision of an attorney. What is the particular case in Indiania? I have an attorney that has asked me based on past experience, to help them with some employment law cases through my consulting firm. Mostly the tasks would be to do witness interviews, document production all of the real fun stuff in civil employment law cases. Don't want to violate any laws so I thought I would ask someone in the know. Thanks in advance