| Monday, August 18, 2025 | Program Launch - Coordinator Packet Available |
| Monday, November 10, 2025 |
Team Registration Materials Deadline |
| Thursday, January 22, 2026 |
Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 1 l 6:00 p.m. Riverside 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 27, 2026 | Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 2 l 6:00 p.m. Riverside Hall of Justice (4100 Main St., Riverside, CA) |
| Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 3 l 6:00 p.m. Riverside Hall of Justice (4100 Main St., Riverside, CA) |
| Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 4 l 9:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 5 (Elite 8) l 6:00 p.m. Riverside Hall of Justice (4100 Main St., Riverside, CA) |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 6 (Semi-Finals) l 6:00 p.m. Riverside Historic Courthouse (4050 Main St., Riverside, CA) |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Round 7 (Finals) l 6:00 p.m. Riverside Historic Courthouse (4050 Main St., Riverside, CA) |
| March 2026 | California Mock Trial Finals TBD |
| Thursday-Saturday, May 7-9, 2026 | National High School Mock Trial Championship Des Moines, Iowa |
Mock Trial
Mock Trial introduces students in grades 9–12 to the legal system through a simulated criminal court case. Students assume the roles of attorneys, witnesses, clerks, and bailiffs while developing skills in public speaking, analysis, and civic understanding.
Teams compete at the county level, with the champion advancing to the California Mock Trial Finals and potentially qualifying for national competition.
For sponsorship inquiries, please visit our 2026 Student Academic Events Sponsorship page. For additional information regarding the 2025-2026 competition, please contact Yadira Chavelas.
For information regarding the 2025-2026 competition, please contact Yadira Chavelas.
2025 Competition Highlights
Press Release: The Verdict Is In: Poly High School Wins 43rd Annual Riverside Mock Trial
Press Release: Top Eight High School Teams Advance to Mock Trial Quarterfinals, Individual Honors and Internships Awarded
Contact
Yadira Chavelas
Administrator
ychavelas@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6570
Alyssa Juarez
Events Technician
ajuarez@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6613
Madelynn Knust
Events Technician
mknust@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6376
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