Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia

Official local rules (court website)

For Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

Clerk

(703) 246-3764

Phone

Clerk

(703) 246-3012

Phone

Clerk

(703) 691-7320

Phone

Clerk

703-246-3305

Phone

Clerk

(703) 246-2815

Filing Fees and Waivers

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

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Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
The Clerk's Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
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.

Service and Proof of Service Rules

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

Document Filing Requirements

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