Fauquier County Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Rules

Unless the Court waives compliance, counsel must submit all proposed jury instructions with the supporting authorities noted on them.

Each party must file the written custody/visitation pretrial conference filing at least seven days before the conference.

Parties requesting a trial may schedule it through the phone scheduling procedures in Section II.B.

Electronic and e-mail filing is prohibited unless authorized under Rule 1:17 and implemented by the Clerk, or authorized by another order.

A spreadsheet in an excel-type format must be filed for motions to compel and their oppositions.

Parties must exchange pendente lite hearing exhibits at least seven days before the hearing, must not file them with the Court, and untimely exchanged exhibits may not be considered.

The listed motions do not require briefs unless the Court orders otherwise.

The parties are encouraged, but not required, to file a Joint Spreadsheet at least fourteen days before the hearing.