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 typically is completed in one day, during the first weekend of December. 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 2024 WHSMT state competition is December 7 in Cheyenne. Updates on the venue will be posted here. Below we provide links to the 2024 WHSMT case and the rules of competition and evidence. Clarifications and corrections will be listed on this page, as well.

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 2024 competition is November 7. The registration fee remains $100 per team. Pay by check to Wyoming High School Mock Trial.

Case corrections and clarifications are provided here in response to questions. The case PDF has been edited to include the corrections.

  1. Replace “Andy” with “Jan” on pages 28 and 44.

  2. Replace “Kim” with “Kit” on page 36.

  3. Correct name in exhibit title to “Baggs.”

  4. Stipulation 6 is corrected to read: Exhibits 1, 2, and 3 are stipulated to be admissible as business records pursuant to Rule 803(b)(6) or as public records pursuant to Rule 803(b)(8) of the Rules of Evidence.

  5. Correct spelling of “frost erythema” on line 70 of Lovell's affidavit.

  6. Question: Are we using the information in the Final Pretrial Memo (multiple theories p. 6) as how we should plan our case? Response: The Defendant has been charged with three criminal violations.  The parties may present evidence, arguments and counter-arguments regarding some or all of the charges within the rules of the competition. 

Trial Materials for Teams

Registration form for WHSMT

Trial Team Rosters - Filled out for judges and opponents
Prosecution 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