In the Ohio Mock Trial Rules, these rules are the only basis for evidentiary objections. True or false?

• A. They are one of several bases for evidentiary objections.
• B. They are the only basis for evidentiary objections.
• C. They do not apply to objections.
• D. They apply only to jury selection.

Answer: (B)

In Ohio Mock Trial, evidentiary objections are limited to the grounds defined by the Mock Trial Rules, and those rules are the exclusive basis for objections in this setting. This design creates a consistent, student-friendly framework so every objection is judged against the same defined grounds, avoiding reliance on broader real-world rules of evidence. Because of this, the statement is true: you must object only under the bases provided by the Ohio Mock Trial Rules. If you try to claim a basis outside those rules, it wouldn’t align with how objections are handled in the competition. The other options conflict with the established, exclusive-objections approach or misstate when the rules apply (such as suggesting applicability only to jury selection).