Rules

The Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament is governed by the Rules of the Competition and the Rules of Evidence (Mock Trial Version). Any clarification of rules or case materials will be issued in writing to all participating teams no less than two weeks prior to the regional and state tournaments.

Every team is responsible for knowing and following the rules. Teacher and attorney coaches are responsible for their team members. Minor, repeated or flagrant violations may result in reduction of your team´s points during any given round or disqualification from the competition. The decision as to appropriate penalty is at the discretion of the site tournament coordinator.

All teams are responsible for the conduct of persons associated with their teams throughout the mock trial event.