DATING

VIOLENCE MOCK TRIAL

COURT HOUSE DECORUM

Below is a list of things to remember during your time at the Hays County
Government Center

DON’TS

• No swearing.
• No Laughing during the proceeding, as this is a serious matter.
• No chewing gum.
• No food/ drinks or gum in the Courtroom.
• No hats.
• You will have to go through security at the Courthouse. No knives, weapons,
or sharp objects.

DO’s
• Dress in business casual
o Girls can wear slacks, a nice dress or skirt, nice shoes. Remember
dressing professional means keeping yourself covered (no cleavage
or short skirts).
o Boys can wear either slacks or khaki colored pants with a collared
shirt or dress shirt. Please remember to shave.
• You will receive your event t-shirt at the end of the day.
• Be Respectful; you will be around esteemed Judges and Court Officials – Act
like it.
• Keep your cell phone completely off while in the Courtroom; you will have
breaks where you may use it.
• Have Fun!
 February 27, 2019
8:45 am Arrive at School
8:50 am Board Buses
9:00 am Leave School
9:45 am Arrive at Courthouse
9:50am-10:05 am Go through Security
10:15 am Get seated in Courtroom
10:20 am Introduction of Trial
10:30am Court Called to Order
10:30 am – 12:50 pm Mock Trial Presentations
12:50 pm – 1:35 pm Jury Deliberations over Lunch
1:35 pm- 1:40 pm Get seated in Courtroom & Election
Ballots collected for DVAAB
1:40 pm – 1:45 pm Reading of Jury Verdicts
1:45 pm- 2:15 pm Presentation
2:15 pm Group Discussion and Questions
2:20 pm District Attorneys Presentation
2:30 pm – 2:35 pm Registration of Presiding Judge
2:35 pm Student Awards (Best Witness, best
Attorney, Judge’s Choice)
2:45 pm Talk about DVAB Board and Put Out
Feelers
2:55 pm Exit Court Room/ Take Group Picture
2:55 pm Load Buses/ Travel Back to DSHS
3:55 pm Arrive Back at DSHS