Order of Events In The Mock Trial

1. Court is called to order.
2. Attorneys present physical evidence for inspection.
3. Judge states charges against Defendant.
4. Prosecution delivers its opening statement
5. Defense may choose to deliver its opening statement at this point or may wait to open after the Prosecution has delivered its case.
6. Prosecution calls its witnesses and conducts a direct examination.
7. After each Prosecution witness is called up and has been examined by the Prosecution, The Defense may cross-examine the witness.
8. Defense may deliver its opening statement.
9. Defense calls its witnesses and conducts a direct examination.
10. After each Defense witness is called up and has been examined by the Defense, the Prosecution may cross-examine the witness.
11. Prosecutor gives its closing statement.
12. Defense gives its closing statement.
13. Jury deliberates and reaches verdict.
14. Verdict is announced in court.
15. Defendant is sentenced or released.