Fairfax General District Court
Court Information
- 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Lower Level
Fairfax, VA 22030 - (703) 246-2153
- Mon-Fri: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Jurisdiction
- Small Claims: Up to $5,000
- Civil Cases: Up to $25,000
- Traffic Violations
- Misdemeanors
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Types of Cases We Handle
Claims up to $5,000
- • Unpaid debts and loans
- • Property damage
- • Security deposit disputes
- • Breach of contract
- • Personal injury
Claims $5,001 - $25,000
- • Contract disputes
- • Collections
- • Unlawful detainer (eviction)
- • Garnishments
- • Detinue (property return)
Misdemeanors & Violations
- • Traffic violations
- • Reckless driving
- • DUI/DWI cases
- • Misdemeanor charges
- • Preliminary felony hearings
How to File in General District Court
Determine Your Court
- • Small Claims Division: Claims up to $5,000
- • Civil Division: Claims $5,001 - $25,000
- • Circuit Court: Claims over $25,000 (different location)
Complete Required Forms
- • Small Claims: Form DC-402 (Warrant in Debt)
- • Civil Cases: Form DC-410 (Summons)
- • Available at courthouse or Virginia Courts website
File and Pay Fees
- • Small Claims: $58 filing fee
- • Civil Cases: $66 filing fee
- • Additional fees for service of process
Serve the Defendant
- • Sheriff service: $12 per defendant
- • Private process server: Varies
- • Must be served at least 5 days before court date
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Frequently asked questions
What cases does Fairfax General District Court handle?
Fairfax General District Court handles: small claims up to $5,000, civil cases up to $25,000, traffic violations, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant disputes, and preliminary hearings for felonies.
Where is Fairfax General District Court located?
Fairfax General District Court is located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Lower Level, Fairfax, VA 22030. It's in the same complex as Circuit Court but on the lower level.
What's the difference between General District and Circuit Court in Fairfax?
General District Court handles smaller civil cases (up to $25,000), traffic tickets, and misdemeanors. Circuit Court handles larger civil cases (over $25,000), felonies, family law, and appeals. Both are located at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd.
How do I file small claims in Fairfax General District Court?
To file small claims in Fairfax General District Court: Complete form DC-402 (Warrant in Debt), pay the $58 filing fee, and serve the defendant. Or save time with PettyLawsuit's $29 service that handles all forms and provides complete guidance (court fees apply separately).