1. What are the application prerequisites?
2. What if I don't live in Delaware?
3. Do I have to be a lawyer?
4. Do I have to know Delaware law?
5. What if I can't take the exam on the designated date?
6. What should I study for the test?
7. How will my exam results be used?
8. Do I have to work anywhere in Delaware?
9. I took the examination during the last screening. Do I have to take the exam again?

Question: What are the application prerequisites?

Question: What if I don't live in Delaware?

Question: Do I have to be a lawyer?

Answer: No

Question: Do I have to know Delaware law?

Answer: The examination does not include questions on Delaware law.

Question: What if I can't take the exam on the designated date?

Answer: If you are unable to appear for the exam on the scheduled date for any reason, the exam will not be rescheduled. If you appear but are unable to complete it, the exam will not be rescheduled.

Question: What should I study for the test?

Answer: The exam measures attributes associated with the successful performance of the duties of a magistrate, such as reading comprehension, judgment and reasoning, general mental ability and critical thinking.

Question: How will my exam results be used?

Answer: Applicants will be ranked by county of residence. The Committee will then determine a minimum ranking for each county and interview those applicants who attained the minimum ranking.

Question: If I get this appointment, will I have to work anywhere in Delaware?

Answer: If you pass the screening process and are appointed and confirmed for the position, you will be assigned to a court in your county of residence.

Question: I took the examination during the last screening. Do I have to take the exam again?

Answer: Yes, you must submit a new application and re-take the examination. Even if you were recommended for possible appointment at the end of the last screening, you must re-apply and sit for the examination again.