Mock Trial
Crystal Gilbertson , Secretary II - Local, Regional and Statewide Systems of Support
crgilbertson@kern.org
(661) 636-4563
High school teams compete in a series of mock trial rounds where students have the opportunity to participate as prosecution attorneys, defense attorneys, defendants and witnesses in a simulated case developed by the Constitutional Rights Foundation. Students acquire skills in public speaking, critical analysis and deduction.
The Kern County Mock Trial Program is funded with a grant from the Harry and Ethel West Foundation and sponsored by The Kern County Superintendent of the Schools, The Kern County Bar Association (KCBA), Kern County Sheriff’s Department, and Superior Courts of Kern County.
Competition Dates
- Wednesday, December 09, 2026 • Kern County Regional Round 1
- Wednesday, January 06, 2027 • Kern County Regional Round 2
- Wednesday, January 13, 2027 • Kern County Regional Round 3
- Saturday, January 23, 2027 • Kern County Regional Round 4 (Super Saturday & Awards Ceremony)
Registration Packets due no later than 11/06/26 @ 4:00 pm.
Registration Deadline: 09/30/2026
Mock Trial Teachers/Coaches Meeting
Mandatory to Attend
08/27/26 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Date and time chanhe)
KCSOS City Center Room 1A (1300 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301)
(online option available upon request)
Zoom Meeting or paste link: https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/5925700480