Background materials and guidelines for secondary students and educators in Utah who wish to participate in the state-wide mock trial competition are provided. Many parts of the publication can be used by educators in other states who are using mock trials in their classrooms or who are developing a state-wide mock trial competition. The manual begins with an introductory letter explaining the overall competition program and an official team entry form. The rules of competition and the Utah mock trial procedures are then explained. Simplified rules of evidence to be used in the competition are explained. General guidelines for all participants and specific guidelines for attorney-coaches, teachers, and those acting as witnesses, attorneys, judges, and clerk/bailiff are presented. Also included is a timing sheet, a performance rating and comment form, and a statement of facts for the trial of Vincent Taylor v. Alta View Hospital for Women, Raymond Miller, M.D., and Dorothy Dillon, R.N. (RM)