About the Agency
There is a circuit court in each city and county in Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $25,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $25,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies.
The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Open during regular business hours 8 A.M. to 4 P.M., Monday - Friday
4110 Chain Bridge RoadFairfax, VA, 22030
Susan Madsen, Clerk of Court
WHAT WE DO
There is a General District Court in each city and county in Virginia. The Fairfax County General District Court is the court that hears traffic violation cases, minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors, and civil cases such as landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes, and personal injury actions. The General District Court does not conduct jury trials. All cases in this court are heard by a judge. Jury trials are held only in Circuit Court, as provided by the Constitution of Virginia.
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We are closed in observance of Thanksgiving, please see the list below for
court closings:General District Court Holiday Message
GDC COVID-19 Notice
Masks are optional to enter the Courthouse, to include public corridors. Mask requirements in courtrooms are at the discretion of the presiding Judge.
You should not visit the courthouse if you are sick, if you are under a quarantine order or recommendation, or if you are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Instead, contact the Clerk's Office.
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Traffic / Civil / Criminal Divisions
The General District Court tries criminal cases, including criminal misdemeanors and preliminary hearings for felonies. The court also hears civil claims up to $25,000. The Traffic Division of General District Court hears cases involving traffic violations for the towns, county, state, and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police. For more information, view the Loudoun General District Court’s page on the Virginia Judicial System website.
Payment Policy
- View the General District Court Payment Policy (PDF)
Local Rules and Procedures
- Rules, Procedures and Best Practices of the General District Court of Loudoun County (PDF)
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Case Status
Visit the Supreme Court's website for Virginia for Case information. This website has information regarding upcoming court dates, pleadings filed, as well as orders entered in the case.
Contact the Criminal Division at 703-771-5610 for more information.
*Please note: Court personnel are prohibited by law from giving legal advice. If you need assistance or advice, please see our Legal Aid and Links page.
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