A state appeals court upheld the dismissal of a suit against the state judiciary lodged by a onetime court officer who was fired following what officials called repeated violations and irregularities in his financial record-keeping.

The Appellate Division on Monday affirmed that “Special Civil Part officers” are not classified as employees of the New Jersey judiciary, but instead are independent contractors that serve at the will of the assignment judge under court order by the Administrative Office of the Courts. And they are not entitled to a regular salary, health and pension benefits, or paid time off and sick leave as other full-time Judiciary employees.