The filing period for the New York State Office of Court open-competitive examination for court reporters is open through April 5. This is the lower court civil service examination and qualifies those who pass to work in the state’s court system. Candidates are not required to be residents of New York. The examination will be administered statewide on May 20, 2017. For more information, an online examination application, or an orientation guide, visit nycourts.gov.