Volunteer for the 2024 Douglas County Regional High School Mock Trial Tournament, February 23-24, 2024
We are excited to welcome our competitors and volunteers back to an in-person competition this year. The Douglas/Elbert Regional High School Mock Trial tournament is scheduled for February 23rd (Friday) and February 24th (Saturday). Rounds on Friday start at 1:00 p.m. (orientation at 12:30p.m.) and 4:15 p.m. (orientation at 3:45 p.m.). Rounds on Saturday start at 9:00 a.m. (orientation at 8:30 a.m.) and 12:30 p.m. (orientation at 12:00 p.m.).
You can sign-up by completing the volunteer sign-up sheet here. Please mail, fax or email completed forms as soon as possible, but no later than January 20, 2024 to Laura Page at laura@coxbaker.com. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Page at 303-688-8588.
Thank you so much for your continuing generosity and support with our Mock Trial program!
2024 Douglas Regional Volunteer Sign up
The following are the volunteer opportunities:
Presiding Judge: (3 to 4 hour time commitment)
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. We prefer this role be for real judges or attorneys that have high school mock trial experience. If you are interested in volunteering as a Presiding Judge, please contact Laura Page at laura@coxbaker.com
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 Trial is necessary.
2024 Douglas Regional Volunteer Sign up
Please mail, fax or email completed forms as soon as possible, but no later than January 20, 2024 to Laura Page at laura@coxbaker.com. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Page at 303-688-8588.
Hope to hear from you soon!
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