The use of alcohol, drugs, and weapons is forbidden in the course of this Championship, both at the competition site and at all mock trial sponsored events.

Displays of bad sportsmanship at any time during the championship, including the Awards Banquet and Dance, are prohibited. Whether winning or losing, team members are expected to be gracious and supportive of other teams.

No official team member or observer is allowed to enter any courtroom in which his or her team is not competing.

Team members and observers must follow appropriate courtroom decorum at all times in the New Castle County Courthouse building and must be careful to not disturb any item in the courtrooms.

The Rules of Competition, as well as proper rules of courthouse and courtroom decorum and security, will be followed. The National Board possesses discretion to impose sanctions, up to and including forfeiture or disqualification ,for any misconduct occurring while a team is present for the National Championship.

The National Mock Trial Championship is designed for students who comport themselves as professionals in and out of the courtroom. It is expected that at the courthouse, the hotel, and event venues, students will respect their surroundings, use receptacles for all trash, leave restrooms and all other court and common areas of the hotel in good order; and otherwise behave as young professionals.