Mock Trial
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Mock Trial has been a tradition in San Joaquin County for over 20 years. In this true-to-life competition, high school teams of 18 students nine for the prosecution and nine for the defense debate fictitious cases before presiding superior and municipal court judges and scoring attorneys. Cases involve contemporary issues and pre-trial arguments on the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Teams may also include a courtroom artist and journalist.
In Mock Trial, students actively experience the excitement of working in teams, exchanging ideas, setting goals, and examining issues while interacting with positive role models from the community. By studying the case and preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students also develop presentation skills, analytic ability, and interpersonal skills.
Important Dates 2024-25
Team Registration
Mock Trial Fee Payment Form
Scholarship Application
Permission Form
Artist Form
Journalist Form
Team Roster
2024-25 Team Roster - Prosecution (crf-usa.org) – Coming soon.
2024-25 Team Roster - Defense (crf-usa.org) – Coming soon.
SJCOE Mock Trial Rules Agreement 2024-25
CRF Website – Constitutional Rights Foundation (crf-usa.org)
Case Brief – Constitutional Rights Foundation (crf-usa.org)
CRF Errata – Constitutional Rights Foundation (crf-usa.org)
2023-2024 CRF Team Rulebook – California Mock Trial Program 2023-2024 Team Rulebook (crf-usa.org)
Mock Trial SJCOE Rulebook Addendum
Journalist Rules and Information
Artist Rules and Information
Journalist Rules and Information – Constitutional Rights Foundation (crf-usa.org)
Artist Rules and Information – Constitutional Rights Foundation (crf-usa.org)
Exhibits – Constitutional Rights Foundation (crf-usa.org)
Mock Trial Volunteer Flyer – Coming soon.
Volunteer Registration – Coming soon.
Judge/Attorney Handbook – Coming soon.