2027 High School Mock Trial | Timeline & Deadlines

Case Brief Released at 2PM \| Available at teachdemocracy.org		September 4, 2026
Case Packet Released at 3PM \| Password will be emailed to advisors		September 10, 2026
Submit Case Questions to be Considered for Errata \| Email to crizzie@vcoe.org		December 11, 2026
Ventura County Mock Trial Team Registration - High School		Opens: Sepetember 1, 2026 \| 8AM Closes: December 11, 2026 \| 4PM
Permission Forms & Student Roster Submission Deadline \| Email to nzizumbo@vcoe.org		December 11, 2026
Case Errata Released \| Available at teachdemocracy.org		January 11, 2027
Teach Democracy School Registration Deadline		January 29, 2027
High School Mock Trial \| Rounds 1- 4	Location: Ventura County Government Center 800 South Victoria Avenue • Ventura, CA 93009 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Tentative)	Dates: R1 & R2: February 20, 2027 R3 & R4 February 21, 2027
Courtroom Artist Contest Submissions Deadline Submit at Artwork Submissions Table		End of Designated Round
Courtroom Journalist Contest Submissions Deadline Email to nzizumbo@vcoe.org		February 22, 2027
MVP Award Nominees & Event Photos Link to Google form will be emailed to advisors		February 22, 2027
High School Mock Trial Championship Round	Location: Ventura County Government Center 800 South Victoria Avenue • Ventura, CA 93009 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Tentative)	February 27, 2027
High School Mock Trial Awards Ceremony	Location: VCOE Conference & Educational Services 5100 Adolfo Road • Camarillo, CA 93012 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	March 2, 2027

*There is a fee of $600 per team - Invoices will be sent to advisors.
Please note that no changes or refunds can be made after January 22,2027 as this causes delays to the process for all participants.

Courtroom Artist & Journalist Contest

Looking for another way to be part of Mock Trial?

The Ventura County Courtroom Artist and Journalist Contest offers students an opportunity to participate in the program, showcase their talents, and capture the courtroom experience through art or journalism.

Ventura County
Courtroom Artist & Journalist Contest Rules

Resources

2027 Updated Case Packet - Contact for Password

2027 Exhibits

Courtroom Artist Guidelines

Courtroom Journalist Guidelines

Timesheet

Timecards

Dispute Form

Roster for Ventura County Registration

Printable Roster w/ Photos for Competition Day

2027 Errata