Level I – This test must be taken and passed with a score of 70 or above. It may NOT be take in individual parts. Exam questions for Level I are comprised from the Level I Study Guide, which can be downloaded for free and are located under “Resources” at the top of the home page. The exam is presented in a multiple-choice and true-false format. The parts of Level 1 exam are broken into the following topics:
Exam Part A | Exam Part B | Exam Part C |
An Overview of the Courts | Charging and Pre-Trial | State and City Reports |
Role of the Clerk | Trial Processes and Procedures | Traffic Law |
Court Ethics | Post-Trial Processes | Professionalism and Communication |
Level II – This test must be taken and passed with a score of 70 or above on each individual part. Any part can be taken individually. Exam questions for Level II are comprised from the Level II Study Guide, which can be located under “Resources” at the top of the home page. The exam is presented in a multiple-choice and true-false format. The parts of Level 2 are broken into the following topics:
Exam Part A | Exam Part B | Exam Part C |
Rights and Roles | Applying Criminal Codes | Children & Minors |
Municipal Court Processes | Bond Forfeitures | Financial Management |
Legal Research | Technology Fundamentals | Court Records |
Exam expiration dates
- Level 1 exams expire 3 years after the testing date
- Level 2 exams expire 3 years after the testing date
- Level 3 exams expire 5 years after the testing date
Level lII information can be found on a separate page.