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“Term day” refers to the day on which a term of court commences. The times for commencement of terms for each circuit court are set out in Rule 1:15. Term day is also the day on which the docket of pending cases is usually called, as well as the day on which the grand jury convenes.

Types of Cases Criminal Cases. Criminal cases involve enforcing public codes of behavior, which are codified in the laws of the state. ... Civil Cases. Civil cases involve conflicts between people or institutions such as businesses, typically over money. ... Family Cases.

All continuance requests shall be in writing using the Continuance Request Form provided by the Clerk, and may be mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered. A continuance may be granted if the Court receives the request least seven (7) days prior to the hearing.

Civil Term Day at 2:00 p.m. on 1st Tuesday following the 1st Monday of each month. Praecipe filed through Wednesday preceding Civil Term Day. Cases may be set on term day or by calling chambers at 703/792-6171.

Term Day Activities Any change in the terms of court is to be reported by the chief judge of the circuit to the Office of the Executive Secretary by January 1 of each year. “Term day” refers to the day on which a term of court commences.

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.

A motion to compel must be accompanied by a certification that the movant has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with other affected parties in an effort to resolve the dispute without court action. V.S.C.R. 4:12 (a)(2) (amended eff 3/1/21).