Court Rules

Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia

Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies

Communication

Phone

Clerk

703-246-3764
Phone

Clerk

703-246-3305
Phone

Clerk

(703) 246-3012
Phone

Clerk

(703) 691-7320
Phone

Clerk

(703) 246-2815
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

It requires the defendant to sign Part II Order for Payment Agreement of the Acknowledgement of Suspension or Revocation of Driver’s License form (DC-210)

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Filing & Service rules

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Mail the completed form with payment and a copy of the summons to the Traffic Division at the stated court address.

Please mail this form with payment and a copy of your summons to: Fairfax County General District Court Attention: Traffic Division, Suite 106 4110 Chain Bridge Rd Fairfax, VA 22030

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

Filing Fees and Waivers

Time-to-pay plans exceeding 90 days incur an additional $10 fee.

there will be an additional $10.00 fee assessed to the overall total due for time to pays over 90 days.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Time to Pay (TTP) Guidelines

Payment for Toll and Hot Lane violations must be received no later than 10 days after the court date.

Payments for Toll & Hot Lane violations must be received No Later than 10 days after your court date.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

Payment must be received no later than 90 days after the court date.

Payments must be received No Later Than 90 days after your court date.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

Card payments incur a 4% convenience fee.

A 4% convenience fee will be added to the total amount due for all card payments

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Instructions to Make payments

Interest accrues after 180 days.

Interest will accrue after 180 days.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

The card payment total must include court costs.

Total Amount: $ ____________ Please ensure the total includes court costs.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

Credit or debit card payments incur a 4% convenience fee.

I elect to pay my fines and costs using the following credit or debit card. I understand that the court will add a 4% convenience fee to the total.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

A 17% collection fee is added after 90 days.

A Collection Fee of 17% will be added after 90 days.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

The check payment total must include court costs.

Total Enclosed: $ ________ Please ensure total includes court costs.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

Checks must be payable to the Fairfax County General District Court.

Payment enclosed by Check (payable to: Fairfax County General District Court)

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

If the fine or cost amount is calculated incorrectly, the deputy clerk will correct it and charge the appropriate amount.

**If you make an error in calculating the amount of fines and costs, the deputy clerk will correct it and charge the appropriate amount.**

Criminal cases

Page 3 | Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A defendant unable to pay within the permitted time may request an additional 60 days, subject to the stated payment requirements based on the amount owed.

If you find that you are unable to fulfill this obligation within the time permitted, you may ask for an additional 60 days which requires a payment of 10% if total owed is less than $500. For totals over $500 a payment of $50 or 5% of balance (whichever is greater) will be required.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Time to Pay (TTP) Guidelines

If a case is not past its current due date, the defendant may request additional time to pay.

If your cases are NOT past the current due date you can request additional Time to Pay

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Payment Plan Options

Chambers Communication Rules

Please contact the clerk’s office for further information.

Please contact the clerk’s office for further information.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Time to Pay (TTP) Guidelines

The court lists 703-246-3305 as its Criminal Information Line.

Criminal Information Line: 703-246-3305

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Payment Options Brochure

For information about the Fines Options Program, contact the Clerk’s Office at 703-246-3764.

Contact the Clerk’s Office at 703-246-3764 for more information and further details

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Payment Plan Options

The Automated Payment and Case Information IVR can be reached at (703) 246-3764.

Automated Payment & Case Information (IVR) (703) 246-3764

Page 1 | Clerk of Court

The Civil Division can be reached at (703) 246-3012.

Civil Division (703) 246-3012

Page 1 | Clerk of Court

The Information Line can be reached at (703) 691-7320.

Information Line (703) 691-7320

Page 1 | Clerk of Court

The Clerk's Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Clerk's Office Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Page 1 | Clerk of Court

The Criminal Division can be reached at (703) 246-3305.

Criminal Division (703) 246-3305

Page 1 | Clerk of Court

The Traffic Division can be reached at (703) 246-2815.

Traffic Division (703) 246-2815

Page 1 | Clerk of Court

Common questions about Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia rules

What must be included with dc-210 filings in Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia?

The defendant must sign Part II of form DC-210 for the Time to Pay option.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Time to Pay (TTP) Guidelines

How may parties contact Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia?

Please contact the clerk’s office for further information.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Time to Pay (TTP) Guidelines

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia?

A defendant unable to pay within the permitted time may request an additional 60 days, subject to the stated payment requirements based on the amount owed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Time to Pay (TTP) Guidelines

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia?

A fee is required for covered filings. Time-to-pay plans exceeding 90 days incur an additional $10 fee.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Time to Pay (TTP) Guidelines

What rule applies to service for traffic criminal payment form in Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia?

Details: method: service by mail, recipient: the court. Mail the completed form with payment and a copy of the summons to the Traffic Division at the stated court address.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Traffic and Criminal Case Mail in Payment Form
Complete rules summary for Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia

The defendant must sign Part II of form DC-210 for the Time to Pay option.

Time-to-pay plans exceeding 90 days incur an additional $10 fee.

A defendant unable to pay within the permitted time may request an additional 60 days, subject to the stated payment requirements based on the amount owed.

Please contact the clerk’s office for further information.

Card payments incur a 4% convenience fee.

If a case is not past its current due date, the defendant may request additional time to pay.

For information about the Fines Options Program, contact the Clerk’s Office at 703-246-3764.

The court lists 703-246-3305 as its Criminal Information Line.

Checks must be payable to the Fairfax County General District Court.

The check payment total must include court costs.

Credit or debit card payments incur a 4% convenience fee.

The card payment total must include court costs.

Mail the completed form with payment and a copy of the summons to the Traffic Division at the stated court address.

Payment must be received no later than 90 days after the court date.

Payment for Toll and Hot Lane violations must be received no later than 10 days after the court date.

A 17% collection fee is added after 90 days.

Interest accrues after 180 days.

If the fine or cost amount is calculated incorrectly, the deputy clerk will correct it and charge the appropriate amount.

The Clerk's Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Automated Payment and Case Information IVR can be reached at (703) 246-3764.

The Civil Division can be reached at (703) 246-3012.

The Criminal Division can be reached at (703) 246-3305.

The Information Line can be reached at (703) 691-7320.

The Traffic Division can be reached at (703) 246-2815.

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