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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. It has authority to try a full range of cases, both civil and criminal, jury and non-jury.

In most Virginia jurisdictions the fee is $12.00. Alternatively you may hire a private process server to serve the civil warrant on the defendant.

To obtain a divorce in Virginia, either you or your spouse must be a resident of Virginia for at least six months prior to filing for divorce. If there are no children from the marriage, you must be separated for a minimum of six months and have a written property settlement agreement before you may file for divorce.

The forms you must file to start the divorce are: Complaint (you may find this form in the Virginia Poverty Law Self Help Divorce Packet) VS-4 Form (you may get this form from the clerk of court), and. Cover Sheet for Filing Civil Actions.

Can I bring my cell phone to court? Portable electronic devices are allowed inside the Fairfax Courthouse, subject to regulations: Approved portable devices may be used inside courthouse common areas.

The Clerk can also give you information about the current filing fees, or you can look these up on the Virginia Court System's Circuit Court Civil Filing Fee web page. Current fees for filing a divorce complaint in Virginia, including service by the sheriff, are generally less than $100.

To commence an action in small claims court the plaintiff must file a civil warrant. This may be a warrant in debt or warrant in detinue. A warrant in debt1 is a claim for money which must state a specific dollar amount claimed.

Cases are filed at the Civil Division Clerk's Office, Room 211. You may print out and bring the forms with you, or the Clerk's Office can provide forms for you to fill out. Please note that clerks cannot provide legal advice. ... Filing fees are due at the time of filing.

A suit is begun by filing a civil warrant, summons, or complaint with the clerk of the court and paying a filing fee. Small claims cases are civil cases in which the plaintiff is seeking a money judgment up to $5,000 or recovery of personal property valued up to $5,000.

How do I file a lawsuit for money? To file this lawsuit, you must go to the General District Court Clerk's office. Ask for the proper court form. To sue for money, fill out a "Warrant in Debt." Even though this court form is called a "warrant," it is not used in a criminal case.