Form with which an individual may formally accept an appointment as a corporate officer or representative.
Form with which an individual may formally accept an appointment as a corporate officer or representative.
Portable Electronic Devices are not allowed in the courthouse. If the court visitor has obtained prior authorization from a judge to bring his or her Portable Electronic Device into the courtroom, such authorization must be presented before going through security.
Dress Code You should wear comfortable but appropriate attire. For your comfort, be prepared for heating and air conditioning fluctuations in the court rooms and jury rooms.
What is the procedure to probate an estate with a Will? A. The executor named in the Will must schedule an appointment with the Probate Division to probate the Will and qualify as executor. The named executor should be a Virginia resident; however, statutes allows out-of-state residents to qualify.
Seven days' notice is required to the opposing party and the court. Motions may be typed by either party, may be filed on the General Notice and Motion Form or may be filed on one of the appropriate forms provided by the Supreme Court of Virginia (located here).
Portable electronic devices are allowed inside the Fairfax Courthouse, subject to regulations, and may be used only in common areas. Even approved devices may not be used in courtrooms for any purpose, unless expressly authorized by the presiding judge.
Please call 703-246-2292 to reschedule.
The reason behind this is an attempt to preserve the defendant's right to a fair trial. Recording devices can cause parties and witnesses to ``play to the cameras'' and distract from the proceedings.
Visitors may use portable electronic devices for audio phone calls inside the Courthouse common areas. However, these devices may not be used in courtrooms for any purpose unless expressly authorized by the presiding judge.
The Supreme Court of Virginia is comprised of seven justices elected by a majority vote of each house of the General Assembly for a term of twelve years. Interim appointments are made by the Governor subject to election by the General Assembly at the next regular session.
The telephone number for Calendar Control is 703-246-2221.