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# How does my jurisdiction define a CLE credit hour?

## Credit hour lengths can vary state by state; check out our comprehensive guide.

**Jurisdictions with 50-minute CLE Credit Hours:**  
Colorado

Florida

Kansas

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New Jersey

New York

Oklahoma

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Wisconsin

**Jurisdictions with 60-minute CLE Credit Hours:**  
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