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How to contact Fairfax County VA Criminal Division?

How to contact Fairfax County VA Criminal Division?

Telephone 703-691-7320 (press 3, then 2) (TTY 711). The Criminal Division is responsible for the indexing, processing and maintaining of all Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal and Traffic Appeal cases. In all of these cases, the Commonwealth of Virginia is the Complainant. The person charged with the offense is the Defendant.

How are costs assessed in Fairfax Circuit Court?

If convicted of a Felony or Misdemeanor offense in the Fairfax Circuit Court, costs will be assessed against the defendant as well as any court imposed fine. All costs are assessed pursuant to the Code of Virginia. Fines and/or costs are expected to be paid at the time of conviction unless a payment plan is established.

Where is the Circuit Court in Fairfax County?

The Court has also established procedures in the Second Transition Plan (effective July 15, 2020) and the Third Transition Plan (effective February 8, 2021). The Civil Division of the Fairfax Circuit Court is located on the third floor of the Fairfax County Courthouse at 4110 Chain Bridge Road in Suite 320.

How long does it take to file appeal in Fairfax County Circuit Court?

Requests received in writing will be responded to within 2 business days. Fees for copying must be paid in advance and a self-addressed, stamped return envelope must be provided. Upon entry of a order by a Circuit Court Judge, the Felony or Misdemeanor appeal file is sent to the Criminal Division to process the order.

Is there a trial court in Fairfax County?

The Fairfax Circuit Court serves the residents of Fairfax County and Fairfax City. The Fairfax Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) is the trial court of general jurisdiction and is the largest trial court in Virginia, composed of fifteen full-time trial judges.

Telephone 703-691-7320 (press 3, then 2) (TTY 711). The Criminal Division is responsible for the indexing, processing and maintaining of all Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal and Traffic Appeal cases. In all of these cases, the Commonwealth of Virginia is the Complainant. The person charged with the offense is the Defendant.

If convicted of a Felony or Misdemeanor offense in the Fairfax Circuit Court, costs will be assessed against the defendant as well as any court imposed fine. All costs are assessed pursuant to the Code of Virginia. Fines and/or costs are expected to be paid at the time of conviction unless a payment plan is established.

Who is the Clerk of the Fairfax Circuit Court?

Fairfax Circuit Court Clerk Hon. John T. Frey Phone/Fax Phone: (703) 246-4111 Phone: (703) 691-7320 – General Court Information Fax: (703) 273-6564: Clerk’s Office Hours

Do you have to send money to Fairfax Circuit Court?

Fairfax Circuit Court will not call families of incarcerated people demanding money. Information on court fines and costs will always come via official, written correspondence. Do not send money or give any personal information if you receive such a call.

When does Fairfax Circuit Court begin hearing criminal cases?

Effective April 21, 2020, the Fairfax Circuit Court established procedures for hearing additional criminal proceedings. Please read the Temporary Procedures for Felony Criminal Proceedings document, the Second Transition Plan (effective July 15, 2020) and the Third Transition Plan (effective February 8, 2021) for more details.