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Key Facts: NY Court Officer Exam
3h 15m
Exam Time
NYS OCA
$30
Filing Fee
NYS OCA
124 Q
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
#45-857
Exam Announcement
NYS OCA
70/100
Scaled Pass Score
NYS OCA
NY administers the Court Officer-Trainee exam (#45-857) through OCA. It is a 3-hour 15-minute, 100% multiple-choice aptitude test — explicitly not a test of NY law — covering 5 abilities: remembering facts, reading/interpreting written material, applying facts to situations, clerical checking, and court record keeping. The $30 filing fee puts candidates who score 70+ (scaled, 0-100) on the eligible list from which trainee appointments are drawn for placement after academy training as sworn peace officers.
Sample NY Court Officer Practice Questions
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1Read this passage: 'A court officer assigned to a trial part shall not engage spectators in conversation regarding the merits of any pending matter. The officer's primary duty is to maintain order, secure the courtroom, and protect all persons within it.' Based on the passage, what is the court officer's primary duty?
2Read this passage: 'Penal Law 35.30(1) permits a peace officer to use physical force when and to the extent reasonably necessary to effect an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody of a person whom he or she reasonably believes to have committed an offense.' Under this passage, force is permitted when it is:
3Read this passage: 'Whenever a defendant in custody is moved between the holding cell and the courtroom, the assigned officer shall first scan the route for unauthorized persons, secure all doors leading to public corridors, and confirm restraints are properly applied before commencing movement.' Which step is performed FIRST?
4Read this passage: 'Court officers are sworn peace officers under New York Criminal Procedure Law 2.10. While on duty in the courthouse, they exercise full peace officer powers within the court facility and on adjoining property used in connection with the court's business.' What status do court officers hold under CPL 2.10?
5Read this passage: 'The court officer must remain vigilant during testimony. Sustained attention to spectators, parties, and the witness reduces the likelihood that a security incident will escalate before officers can intervene.' The word 'vigilant' most nearly means:
6Read this passage: 'Spectators entering a trial courtroom must remove hats, silence electronic devices, and refrain from audible reactions during testimony. Officers shall warn violators once; a second violation may result in removal at the direction of the judge.' How many warnings does the passage authorize before removal may occur?
7Read this passage: 'In NY, the Supreme Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction. Appeals from Supreme Court decisions go to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, and final appellate review is conducted by the Court of Appeals.' Which NY court is the highest court of last resort?
8Read this passage: 'The court officer collects all cell phones from jurors at the start of deliberations. Phones are placed in a secured locker with a numbered tag matching each juror's seat assignment. Jurors retrieve their phones only after deliberations conclude for the day.' Why are phones tagged with seat numbers?
9Read this passage: 'When a defendant becomes verbally disruptive, the officer should first move calmly toward the defendant to establish a controlling presence without contact. If verbal disruption continues, the officer should signal the court for a brief recess before any physical intervention.' What action does the officer take BEFORE physical intervention?
10Read this passage: 'Exhibits admitted into evidence remain in the custody of the court officer until released to the court clerk. The officer must log each exhibit on the exhibit control sheet, noting the offering party, exhibit number, and time of admission.' What three items must be logged for each exhibit?
About the NY Court Officer Exam
The New York State Court Officer-Trainee Examination (#45-857) is administered by the NYS Unified Court System Office of Court Administration (OCA). Per the official exam announcement, it is not a test of your knowledge of New York State law — it is an aptitude test measuring five abilities: remembering facts and information; reading, understanding, and interpreting written material; applying facts and information to given situations; clerical checking; and court record keeping. The 3-hour 15-minute multiple-choice exam is scored on a 0-100 scale with 70 as the passing mark, and there is no penalty for guessing. The $30 filing fee places candidates who pass on the eligible list, ranked by scaled score, from which appointments are made to the trainee class that becomes a sworn peace officer position after academy training.
Questions
70 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours 15 minutes
Passing Score
70 (scaled score, 0-100 scale) to be placed on eligible list; no penalty for guessing
Exam Fee
$30 filing fee (NYS Unified Court System)
NY Court Officer Exam Content Outline
Remembering Facts and Information
Studying a written incident story for 5 minutes with no notes permitted, then answering recall questions after a delay — tests memory for names, numbers, sequence, and descriptive details
Reading, Understanding & Interpreting Written Material
Full-passage and cloze-style (missing-word) questions answered using only information stated or implied in the text — no outside knowledge required or rewarded
Applying Facts and Information to Given Situations
Matching a given rule, policy, or procedure to a specific scenario using only the facts and rule text provided in the question — no outside legal or procedural knowledge is tested
Clerical Checking
Comparing sets of names, numbers, or codes to determine whether they are exactly the same or different — tests attention to transpositions, omissions, additions, and look-alike characters
Court Record Keeping
Cross-referencing and combining information across multiple data tables using a shared key field, then reorganizing or extracting the requested data
How to Pass the NY Court Officer Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70 (scaled score, 0-100 scale) to be placed on eligible list; no penalty for guessing
- Exam length: 70 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Exam fee: $30 filing fee
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 224 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the NYS Court Officer-Trainee exam?
The NYS Unified Court System Office of Court Administration (OCA) administers the Court Officer-Trainee Examination. The current exam announcement is #45-857.
Does the NY Court Officer-Trainee exam test New York law or courtroom procedure?
No. The official OCA exam announcement states it is not a test of your knowledge of New York State law — it is an aptitude test. No Penal Law, court-structure, or legal-knowledge questions appear; every question is answerable using only the material given in the test booklet.
How long is the NY court officer exam and what abilities does it test?
The written exam is 3 hours 15 minutes of multiple-choice questions testing five abilities: remembering facts and information, reading/understanding/interpreting written material, applying facts and information to given situations, clerical checking, and court record keeping.
How much does the NY court officer exam cost?
The application filing fee is $30. Fee waivers may be available for qualifying applicants per the official exam announcement.
What is the passing score on the NY Court Officer-Trainee exam?
Scores are reported on a 0-100 scaled score with 70 as the passing mark. There is no penalty for guessing, so every question should be answered. Passing places a candidate on the eligible list, ranked by scaled score.