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CT State Marshalination Practice Exam
/Connecticut State Marshal Role & Exam
Focus
Q1. According to Conn. Agencies Regs. § 6-38b-1, what is the
minimum age requirement to qualify as a State Marshal in
Connecticut?
a) 18 years old
b) 21 years old
c) 25 years old
d) 30 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 6-38b-1(3) explicitly requires applicants to
be at least 21 years of age to qualify as a state marshal .
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Q2. Which of the following are required qualifications for
State Marshal applicants under § 6-38b-1? (Select all that
apply)
a) Be an elector in the county where the vacancy exists
b) Be a licensed attorney
c) Have a valid Connecticut driver's license
d) Have a bachelor's degree
Answer: A, C
Rationale: Section 6-38b-1 requires applicants to: (1) be an
elector in the county with the vacancy, (2) speak, write, and read
English, (3) be at least 21, (4) have a high school diploma or
GED, (5) be free from disqualifying disorders, (6) have good
moral character, (7) have a valid CT driver's license, and (8) pass
the examination. A law degree or bachelor's degree is NOT
required .
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Q3. Which judicial officer must appoint one member to the
State Marshal Commission?
a) The Chief Judge of the Appellate Court
b) The Chief Court Administrator
c) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
d) The Chief Justice of the Superior Court
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 6-38b(a)(1) specifies that "The Chief Justice
shall appoint one member who shall be a judge of the Superior
Court" .
Q4. Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 6-38b, how many members
serve on the State Marshal Commission?
a) 5 members
b) 7 members
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c) 8 members
d) 10 members
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 6-38b(a) establishes a State Marshal
Commission consisting of eight members appointed as specified:
one judge appointed by the Chief Justice, six legislative
appointees, and one chairperson appointed by the Governor .
Q5. Who appoints the chairperson of the State Marshal
Commission?
a) The Chief Justice
b) The Speaker of the House
c) The Governor
d) The State Marshals Advisory Board
Answer: C
CT State Marshalination Practice Exam
/Connecticut State Marshal Role & Exam
Focus
Q1. According to Conn. Agencies Regs. § 6-38b-1, what is the
minimum age requirement to qualify as a State Marshal in
Connecticut?
a) 18 years old
b) 21 years old
c) 25 years old
d) 30 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 6-38b-1(3) explicitly requires applicants to
be at least 21 years of age to qualify as a state marshal .
,Page 2 of 178
Q2. Which of the following are required qualifications for
State Marshal applicants under § 6-38b-1? (Select all that
apply)
a) Be an elector in the county where the vacancy exists
b) Be a licensed attorney
c) Have a valid Connecticut driver's license
d) Have a bachelor's degree
Answer: A, C
Rationale: Section 6-38b-1 requires applicants to: (1) be an
elector in the county with the vacancy, (2) speak, write, and read
English, (3) be at least 21, (4) have a high school diploma or
GED, (5) be free from disqualifying disorders, (6) have good
moral character, (7) have a valid CT driver's license, and (8) pass
the examination. A law degree or bachelor's degree is NOT
required .
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Q3. Which judicial officer must appoint one member to the
State Marshal Commission?
a) The Chief Judge of the Appellate Court
b) The Chief Court Administrator
c) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
d) The Chief Justice of the Superior Court
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 6-38b(a)(1) specifies that "The Chief Justice
shall appoint one member who shall be a judge of the Superior
Court" .
Q4. Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 6-38b, how many members
serve on the State Marshal Commission?
a) 5 members
b) 7 members
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c) 8 members
d) 10 members
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 6-38b(a) establishes a State Marshal
Commission consisting of eight members appointed as specified:
one judge appointed by the Chief Justice, six legislative
appointees, and one chairperson appointed by the Governor .
Q5. Who appoints the chairperson of the State Marshal
Commission?
a) The Chief Justice
b) The Speaker of the House
c) The Governor
d) The State Marshals Advisory Board
Answer: C
