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Mock Trial

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The Mock Trial competition is designed for students in grades 9 through 12. Mock Trial simulates a criminal trial, with students trying the case as members of the defense and prosecution teams. Through performance-based education, the program furthers an understanding of both the content and processes of our legal system; increases basic skills, analytical ability and self-confidence; and promotes cooperation among students of various cultures and interests.

Within Riverside County, the champion of the county event advances to the California State Mock Trial competition. The California State Mock Trial winner advances to the National Mock Trial competition.

Important Dates:

Friday, September 15, 2023	Mock Trial Coaches Orientation Zoom l 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023	Team Registration Materials Deadline
Thursday, January 25, 2024	Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 1 l 6:00 p.m. Robert Presley Hall of Justice (4100 Main St., Riverside, CA) Southwest Justice Center (30755-D Auld Rd., Murrieta, CA) Larson Justice Center (46-200 Oasis St., Indio, CA)
Tuesday, January 30, 2024	Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 2 l 6:00 p.m. Robert Presley Hall of Justice (4100 Main St., Riverside, CA)
Tuesday, February 6, 2024	Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 3 l 6:00 p.m. Robert Presley Hall of Justice (4100 Main St., Riverside, CA)
Saturday, February 10, 2024	Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 4 l 9:00 a.m. Robert Presley Hall of Justice (4100 Main St., Riverside, CA) Awards Ceremony l 3:00 p.m. Riverside County Office of Education - Conference Center (4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA)
Thursday, February 15, 2024	Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 5 (Elite 8) l 6:00 p.m. Robert Presley Hall of Justice (4100 Main St., Riverside, CA)
Tuesday, February 20, 2024	Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 6 (Semi-Finals) l 6:00 p.m. Riverside Historic Courthouse (4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA)
Thursday, February 22, 2024	Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 7 (Finals) l 6:00 p.m. Riverside Historic Courthouse (4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA)
March 22-24, 2024	California State Mock Trial Competition Los Angeles, CA
May 2-5, 2024	National Mock Trial Competition Wilmington, Delaware