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Prepare for the New York State Court Officer Exam with our comprehensive one-day in-person exam preparation course plus unlimited access to our online NYS Court Officer prep course. Designed and taught by experienced civil service exam professionals, this program provides the knowledge, test-taking strategies, and practice you need to maximize your score and confidently prepare for exam day.
Whether you’re taking the exam for the first time or looking to improve your performance, our course is designed to help you succeed.
What’s Included
- One-day live New York State Court Officer Exam preparation class
- Unlimited access to our updated online NYS Court Officer prep course
- Comprehensive study booklet with:
- Exam-specific information
- Practice questions and detailed solutions
- Take-home study materials for continued preparation
- New and updated online content available 24/7, allowing you to study at your own pace before and after the live class
Course Tuition $479
Payment Plan Available:
- $199 due at registration
- $280 due on the day of class
Reserve Your Seat Today – Space is limited for both locations.
Register now to secure your spot and take the next step toward a rewarding career as a New York State Court Officer.
2026 NYS Court Officer Exam Preparation Class Schedule
You may attend either location. Click location for registration info:
Knights of Columbus – 1305 86th Street
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- Experienced civil service exam instructors
- Comprehensive review of every exam section
- Updated study materials and online practice
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- Flexible online learning available anytime
- Convenient Long Island and Brooklyn class locations
- Practice questions with detailed explanations
- Designed specifically for the 2026 New York State Court Officer Exam
Start preparing today with one of the most comprehensive New York State Court Officer Exam Prep Courses available. Give yourself the confidence, knowledge, and preparation needed to perform your best on exam day and move one step closer to becoming a New York State Court Officer.
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What You’ll Learn
Our NYS Court Officer Exam Prep Course covers every major section of the official examination, including:
Remembering Facts and Information
Develop the memory and recall skills needed to answer questions based on a written incident report. Learn proven techniques to improve short-term memory, retain important details, and accurately recall information after a timed delay.
Reading Comprehension and Written Interpretation
Strengthen your ability to read, understand, and interpret written material. Practice with both question formats found on the exam, including reading passages and sentence-completion exercises. Learn strategies for identifying key information and selecting the best answer quickly.
Applying Facts and Information to Situations
Master scenario-based questions that require you to apply policies, procedures, and regulations to real-world situations encountered by New York State Court Officers. Our instructors explain the logic behind each question and provide effective methods for arriving at the correct answer.
Clerical Checking
Improve your speed and accuracy when comparing names, numbers, letters, codes, and similar information. Learn techniques to identify subtle differences while avoiding common mistakes under timed testing conditions.
Court Record Keeping
Practice organizing, interpreting, and combining information from multiple tables, records, and documents. Develop the analytical skills necessary to answer complex record-keeping questions efficiently and accurately.
Minimum Qualifications for Court Officer Appointment
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to
be considered for appointment:
- Be at least 20½ years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Be a United States citizen
- Be a resident of New York State
- Hold a valid New York State driver’s license
- Be legally eligible to possess and carry firearms
All candidates must successfully complete a four-month
paid training program at the New York State Court Officers Academy.
During Academy Basic Training, each Court Officer-Trainee’s
performance will be closely monitored and evaluated. Trainees who fail to meet the Academy’s established performance standards may be terminated at any time during the training period.
Please note: The minimum probationary period under
Rules of the Chief Judge § 25.22(b) does not apply to New York State Court Officer-Trainees.
Physical, Medical, and Psychological Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete physical, medical, and
psychological examinations to demonstrate their ability to perform the essential duties of the position. The evaluation process includes:
- A physical fitness test
- A comprehensive medical examination
- A psychological evaluation
- A substance abuse screening
Benefits
New York State Court employees are eligible to participate
in the New York State Health Insurance Plan and the New York State Employees’ Retirement System. In addition, full-time employees receive a comprehensive leave package that includes:
20 paid vacation days annually
13 paid holidays each year
The computer-based, multiple-choice examination will be administered at testing centers throughout New York State between Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The examination is 3 hours and 15 minutes in length.
Examination appointments will be self-scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to testing center availability. Specific testing dates, times, and locations cannot be guaranteed. All examination appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior to the selected examination time.
Employees of the New York State Unified Court System who are regularly scheduled to work weekdays must select from the available examination appointments during the weekend of August 29–30, 2026. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work weekends will be granted excused leave to take the examination during their regular work hours, in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or the Rules of the Chief Judge.
If the number of applicants exceeds the available testing capacity between August 26, 2026, and October 7, 2026, contingency testing will be scheduled beginning Thursday, October 8, 2026, and during the weeks of October 12 and October 19, 2026. The Office of Court Administration will determine the contingency testing dates and the applicants required to test during those sessions.
If the number of applicants exceeds the available testing capacity for August 29–30, 2026, contingency testing will be scheduled on an alternate weekend. The Office of Court Administration will determine the contingency testing dates and the applicants required to test during those sessions.
Below are sample questions for the NYS Court Officer Exam. As per the NYS Court Officer application, the regulation situation type question is part of the scope of the exam. Scroll to bottom of page for answer key:
REGULATION: The following procedures must be followed at a crime scene to safeguard the scene and preserve evidence:
- Witnesses and individuals who may have pertinent information should be detained, and their names, addresses, and telephone numbers recorded by the officer at the scene.
- Unauthorized individuals should be removed, and the physical scene secured.
- The Police Department should be notified.
- Responding detectives should be advised of all detained witnesses and any other information concerning the crime.
SITUATION: Court Officer Ramirez discovers a witness scheduled to testify in a serious criminal trial unconscious and suffering from an apparent stab wound in a courthouse restroom. Officer Ramirez detains three individuals who were present in the restroom when he arrived. While obtaining their names and contact information, two additional individuals enter the restroom. Officer Ramirez immediately orders them to leave and prevents anyone else from entering. He directs one of the detained individuals to contact the Police Department and remains at the restroom entrance until police officers arrive.
1. Based solely on the information above, which of the following statements best describes Officer Ramirez’s actions? Officer Ramirez acted:
a) Incorrectly – By allowing the two individuals who entered the restroom to leave without being detained.
b) Incorrectly – By failing to immediately leave the scene and obtain assistance from courthouse personnel.
c) Correctly – By detaining the individuals present, obtaining pertinent information, securing the scene, and notifying the Police Department.
d) Correctly – Because an officer is not required to secure a crime scene until detectives arrive.
Answer questions 2 through 12 based on the Record Keeping section below:
Record Keeping – Courts
Monday
Judge | Date Filed | Sum at Issue | Disposition | Award |
Mercer | 03/18/04 | $12,000 | Settled | |
Dalton | 02/07/05 | $168,000 | Adjourned | |
Reyes | 11/12/04 | $46,000 | Found for Plaintiff | $46,000 |
Reyes | 07/29/05 | $17,500 | Dismissed | |
Mercer | 10/09/03 | $52,000 | Adjourned | |
Nolan | 01/19/06 | $310,000 | Settled | |
Dalton | 10/16/03 | $31,500 | Settled | |
Reyes | 05/12/05 | $79,000 | Found for Plaintiff | $84,500 |
Tuesday
Judge | Date Filed | Sum at Issue | Disposition | Award |
Carver | 06/16/04 | $27,500 | Adjourned | |
Benton | 08/23/04 | $6,200 | Settled | |
Carver | 12/28/05 | $57,000 | Found for Plaintiff | $54,500 |
Carver | 10/11/03 | $34,000 | Adjourned | |
Benton | 09/13/05 | $21,000 | Settled |
Wednesday
Judge | Date Filed | Sum at Issue | Disposition | Award |
Reyes | 11/08/03 | $55,000 | Found for Plaintiff | $58,000 |
Benton | 02/16/06 | $91,000 | Dismissed | |
Benton | 03/24/06 | $7,500 | Dismissed | |
Nolan | 10/30/05 | $24,000 | Found for Plaintiff | $20,500 |
Reyes | 10/08/03 | $51,000 | Settled | |
Nolan | 09/10/04 | $82,000 | Adjourned |
Thursday
Judge | Date Filed | Sum at Issue | Disposition | Award |
Mercer | 07/14/03 | $26,000 | Found for Plaintiff | $26,000 |
Dalton | 11/18/04 | $13,500 | Adjourned | |
Mercer | 01/23/06 | $61,000 | Dismissed | |
Benton | 03/25/05 | $28,500 | Adjourned | |
Dalton | 10/12/04 | $35,000 | Found for Plaintiff | $33,000 |
Dalton | 05/19/05 | $4,200 | Settled | |
Benton | 04/25/05 | $8,000 | Found for Plaintiff | $7,300 |
Friday
Judge | Date Filed | Sum at Issue | Disposition | Award |
Reyes | 05/10/03 | $7,000 | Dismissed | |
Carver | 02/16/04 | $41,000 | Found for Plaintiff | $41,000 |
Nolan | 03/26/06 | $92,000 | Settled | |
Nolan | 09/09/05 | $42,000 | Adjourned | |
Carver | 05/03/07 | $39,500 | Found for Plaintiff | $41,000 |
Reyes | 04/15/04 | $29,000 | Settled |
Summary of Cases
Judge | Dismissed | Adjourned | Settled | Found for Plaintiff | Total |
Mercer | |||||
Dalton | |||||
Carver | |||||
Reyes | |||||
Benton | |||||
Nolan |
Daily Breakdown of Cases
Case Status | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Total |
Dismissed | ||||||
Adjourned | ||||||
Settled | ||||||
Found for Plaintiff | ||||||
Total Cases |
Cases Filed by Year
Year | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Total |
2003 | ||||||
2004 | ||||||
2005 | ||||||
2006 | ||||||
Total Cases |
Questions
2. The two Judges who awarded the greatest total amounts are:
a) Mercer & Dalton
b) Reyes & Carver
c) Benton & Nolan
d) Dalton & Nolan
Answer: __________
3. On Monday, the total amount awarded was:
a) $125,000
b) $130,000
c) $132,500
d) $136,500
Answer: __________
4. The highest number of cases were filed in which month?
a) September
b) October
c) November
d) May
Answer: __________
5. How much did Judge Carver award this week?
a) $134,500
b) $136,500
c) $138,000
d) $139,500
Answer: __________
6. How many cases were awarded less than the original amount at issue?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: __________
7. How many cases filed in 2005 were dismissed?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: __________
8. In some cases, the Judge awarded a higher amount to the plaintiff than the original sum at issue. What was the total amount of the differences between the original sums and the higher awards for the week?
a) $10,000
b) $11,000
c) $12,000
d) $13,000
Answer: __________
9. Which Judge dismissed the most cases?
a) Mercer
b) Reyes
c) Benton
d) Nolan
Answer: __________
10. Which Judge had the largest individual difference between the amount awarded and the original sum at issue?
a) Carver
b) Benton
c) Dalton
d) Reyes
Answer: __________
11. What is the total amount for cases filed in 2004 that received awards for the exact amount originally sought?
a) $82,000
b) $85,000
c) $87,000
d) $91,000
Answer: __________
12. In cases filed in 2003, what was the total amount awarded to plaintiffs?
a) $82,000
b) $84,000
c) $86,000
d) $88,000
Answer: __________
Clerical Checking: The following question consists of four sets of information and a model. Compare each of the four sets with the model and answer the questions as follows:
A = All four sets match the model
B = None of the sets match the model
C = Any three sets match the model
D = Any two sets match the model
13. MODEL:
Marvin Collins Sr.
472-18 West Maple Street
Riverside, Kansas 671204
731596 48216-3947cc
Set 1
Marvin Collins Sr.
472-18 West Maple Street
Riverside, Kansas 671204
731596 48216-3947cc
Set 2
Marvin Collins Sr.
472-18 West Maple Street
Riverside, Kansas 671204
731596 48216-3947cc
Set 3
Marvin Collins Sr.
472-18 West Maple Street
Riverside, Kansas 671204
731596 48216-3947cc
Set 4
Marvin Collins Sr.
472-18 West Maple Street
Riverside, Kansas 671204
731596 48216-3947cc
Answer ______
Clerical Checking
The following question consists of four sets of information and a model. Compare each of the four sets of information with the model and answer the question as follows:
A = None of the sets match the model
B = Any two sets match the model
C = Any three sets match the model
D = All sets match the model
14. MODEL:
Information | Model |
Code: | 5718246390 |
Code: | 483726195804 |
ID #: | 61427 |
Building #: | 562-K |
Set 1
Information | |
Code: | 5718246390 |
Code: | 483726195804 |
ID #: | 61427 |
Building #: | 562-K |
Set 2
Information | |
Code: | 5718246390 |
Code: | 483726195804 |
ID #: | 61472 |
Building #: | 562-K |
Set 3
Information | |
Code: | 5718246390 |
Code: | 483726195804 |
ID #: | 61427 |
Building #: | 562-K |
Set 4
Information | |
Code: | 5718246390 |
Code: | 483726195804 |
ID #: | 61427 |
Building #: | 562-J
Answer Key: |
