Each year, CCV staff and the Mock Trial Committee carefully review the mock trial case materials. We try to catch every error, but nobody’s perfect. Additionally, through the course of a season teams may have questions regarding competition rules, policies and procedures. All questions regarding logistics, schedules, competitions, etc. should be submitted in writing via e-mail to [email protected]. ALL questions regarding the CASE and the RULES should adhere to the following guidelines:
How to Submit Questions:
Questions must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Only a teacher or attorney coaches may submit questions on behalf of a team. Only written case and rules questions submitted via email will receive a response.
When to Submit Questions:
Teams may submit questions beginning October 1, 2024, through 5:00 PM on February 7, 2025.
When you will Receive Answers:
We will attempt to answer all questions within a 24-hour time period, but from time to time there may be delays. All questions and answers will be posted on the website and teams should check the site regularly throughout the season.
When the Final Clarifications will be Posted:
The final clarification list will be posted on the website by 5:00 PM on February 7, 2025. The fact that a correction or addition was made to the case materials at any point during the season is not relevant during a trial round.
Teams are to assume that the fault for any typographical error or any other correction or revision to the case materials in the clarifications posted online lies with the authors and not with a particular witness. The clean, corrected copy of the materials that will be posted by February 9, 2025, is to be considered the first and only version of these materials submitted by any party in this action when trying this case in a competition round.
As the questions are asked and the answers are provided, they will appear below.
Q. On exhibit 2 for reporting officer, should it say Det Knight since the badge number matches exhibit 1?
A. Yes it should say Knight and it will be corrected.
Q. Exhibit 10 shows Hare Pin Brewery and the dates need altering.
A. Changed to El Conejo Brewery and the date of withdrawal of $7000 has been changed to May 15.
Q. Exhibit 5’s evidence tag has a date that wasn’t’ changed.
A. Date changed to September 1.
Q. The dates in Phoenix West’s statement appear to not be correct.
A. The dates will stay as is and the case committee has no further comment.
Q. In Phoenix West’s statement they refer to someone named “Esper” twice.
A. “Esper” has been changed to “Esparza”.