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.
Mock Trial Teachers/Coaches Meeting
Mandatory to Attend
08/26/25 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
KCSOS City Center Room 1A (1300 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301)
(online option available upon request)
Zoom Meeting • https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/5925700480
Registration Packets due no later than 11/07/25 @ 4:00 pm.
All documents for registration can be found under the Coach’s Packet button.
Registration Packet Checklist
Competition Dates
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • Kern County Regional Round 1
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • Kern County Regional Round 2
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • Kern County Regional Round 3
- Saturday, January 31, 2026 • Kern County Regional Round 1 (Super Saturday & Awards Ceremony)
- Wednesday, February 04, 2026 • Kern County Regional Finals at the Kern County Board of Supervisors located at 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (5:30pm -8:00 pm)
Rounds 1-4 will take place at the Kern County Superior Courts
Registration Deadline: 09/30/2025