The outstanding attorney need not advance to the semi-final and final rounds. The Supreme Court is responsible for providing bailiffs. Bailiffs are responsible for making sure participants and judges are ready to begin the argument. Their other duties are to assist the judges and the Supreme Court when needed. The Supreme Court is responsible for acquainting bailiffs with the rules.
Bailiffs are responsible for timing arguments.
No other time cards are permitted. Bailiffs are reminded to show the cards to both the speaker and the to the bench. The court may permit the advocate to continue at its discretion. Rebuttal time is a part of the team's allotted 30 minute argument time. It is not part of the ten minute minimum during main argument.