National High School Mock Trial Championship in Iowa

2026 — Des Moines, IA/US

Polk County Courthouses

Host: John Wheeler

Trials will be held at the Polk County courthouses in downtown Des Moines

 

Historic Courthouse (HC Rooms)  https://maps.app.goo.gl/v9pqfgNqGsUdoyng6

Justice Center (JC Rooms) https://maps.app.goo.gl/ztPYitcGwSd2j6LF9

Criminal Courthouse (CC Rooms)  https://maps.app.goo.gl/QhLVyDE6iDz5zigY6
Locations
Polk County Courthouses
Contacts
John Wheeler
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates May 7 to May 9 2026
Registration Opens Sun Mar 1 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Apr 15 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri May 8 at 7:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Apr 15 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Fri May 1 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri May 8 at 7:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.