To file this lawsuit, you must go to the General District Court Clerk's office. Ask for the proper court form.A warrant in debt means someone, a person or a company, has filed a lawsuit and is claiming you owe them money. Corporations and partnerships must have an attorney to file a bankruptcy case. Individuals, however, may represent themselves in bankruptcy court. To be eligible, you must have filed your taxes for the last 3 years. Virginia Code § 16.1-79 authorizes creditors to file a warrant in debt in the debtor's local General District Court, a lower-level court in the Commonwealth. Virginia debt relief attorney explains what happens after a judgment is entered against you. Call (703) 865-6100 to schedule a consultation. Filing information: For a debt (other than rent) owed: Complete a warrant in debt form and set the court date 30 to 45 calendar days from the date of filing.