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.
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.
Defining a Motion of Reconsideration in Fairfax A motion for reconsideration asks a court to reconsider the sentence previously imposed on a defendant. Only the sentence that the court imposed after having found the defendant guilty is re-examined.
In order to initiate a name change, a notarized application prepared in ance with the Code of Virginia and Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court must be filed. The petitioner must also provide an order for consideration by the judge.
Except as otherwise provided in the Code of Virginia or this chapter, after one year from the date of birth, any change of name shall be made only by court order, and any second change of name within one year shall be made only by court order.
The Petition for Name Change and proposed Order may be submitted by mail, or in person. Please Note: The Petition for Name Change requires a notarization. In rare situations (including if you cannot get your Petition notarized in your current legal name) a hearing may be required.
The transcript will be available at the public terminal and any attorney who obtains the transcript from the court reporter or transcriber may obtain remote electronic access to the transcript. After the 90-day period has ended, the transcript will be available for copying in the Clerk's Office and through PACER.
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.
In the Courtroom: Portable Electronic Devices shall not be brought into or used in the courtroom without authorization from the presiding judge. A presiding judge may authorize the possession and use of Portable Electronic Devices in the courtroom and may impose restrictions on such possession and use.
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.