WHSMT State Competition
Wyoming High School Mock Trial conducts its program using the rules of evidence and competition approved by the board of National High School Mock Trial, with some adaptation of the competition rules to accommodate our smaller size.
We allow teams to include eighth grade students for the state competition. Schools may field multiple teams. Our competition is completed in one day. The number of teams determines if the championship may be decided by a final round or by rounds/points. Each trial has one presiding judge and three scoring judges.
The 2023 WHSMT state competition is December 2, 2023, in Cheyenne. Updates on the venue will be posted here. Below we provide links to the 2023 WHSMT case and the rules of competition and evidence.
We also will provide team registration forms on this page and trial roster forms that teams use to list defense and plaintiff sides. The deadline to register for the 2023 competition is November 2. The registration fee remains $100 per team. Pay by check to Wyoming High School Mock Trial.
Corrections and clarifications:
The Warren affidavit (line 142), dated in April, describes the $5,000 gift to Hunt. The Hunt affidavit (line 24) says he received a $5,000 gift in May 2023. The date of the gift should be March 2023.
Another edit correction. In the affidavit of Frankie Ross, line 65, correct the name “Nickie” to the name “Robin.”
Please CORRECT the label used for Exhibit 2 to read, “Photo of Robin Warren’s Knife.”
These corrections have been made in the Warren v Ross case PDF.
Direct questions to wyomingmocktrial@gmail.com.
Trial Materials for Teams
Trial Team Rosters - Filled out for judges and opponents
Plaintiff Roster
Defense Roster
Timing cards - Timers help attorneys keep track of time limits. Cards and timers are provided for competition trials.
Opening and Closing
Direct Examination
Cross-Examination