Arapahoe County Regional HS Mock Trial Tournament

2024 Arapahoe County Regional
High School Mock Trial Tournament

February 23rd & 24th
Tournament will be in-person! 
Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Friday, February 23

• 1st Round: 12 pm – Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments (lunch provided). Round starts @ 1pm.  
• 2nd Round: 3:15 pm – Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments. Round starts @ 4pm.

Saturday, February 24

• 3rd Round: 8 am – Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments (bagels & coffee). Round starts @ 9am. 
• 4th Round: 11:45 am - Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments (lunch provided). Round starts @12:30pm

VOLUNTEER ROLES
(Confirmation of volunteer role and materials will be emailed prior to tournament)

• Presiding Judge: (3 to 4 hour time commitment) 

  This volunteer role is a current or retired Colorado Judge or an expert mock trial volunteer. During the competition the presiding judge acts as the voice of the panel, controls the conduct of the courtroom and trial participants, and supervises the time constraints imposed by the rules of competition. The presiding judge rules on motions and objections based on the rules of evidence. The presiding judge does not announce a verdict on the legal merits of the case, but in all other respects conducts the trial as if it were a real trial.
   
  
• Scoring Panelist: (3 to 4 hour time commitment) Three attorneys, paralegals or community members comprise the scoring panel. The score is based on presentation and NOT on the legal merits of the team’s case. However, substance of the presentation is important. “A performance rating” score sheet is completed.
  
  
• Courtroom Monitor: This role is to make sure there is no communication between participating students and those outside of the bar.  They also make sure there is no food or drink in the courtroom.  Overall, makes sure that everything is running smoothly during the trial.  If not, they report to the Mock Trial Sub-Committee.  This individual normally is a member of the public, employed at the courthouse, or any other volunteer that doesn’t wish to score or judge a round. This is a very important role for a smooth tournament overall.  A volunteer packet will be mailed prior to the event.

An orientation will be given to all volunteers before each round so you will know exactly what is needed and what to expect.  No experience with prior Mock Trials is necessary.

Click below for:

• Official Mock Trial Case Problem 2024
• Official Mock Trial Rules (2023 update)

The ACBA appreciates the time our volunteers donate every year to make this program possible. Thank you.