Cases may be filed either in-person or the cases may be mailed to the court. Filing fees are due at the time of filing. Please see the Filing Forms and Fees page for details on the forms needed (i.e., DC-###) and the amount to be included with the filing. All forms can be found at the state's Civil Forms section.
In Virginia, the deadline to file most personal injury cases is two years from the date that the injury or accident occurred. That is a firm and hard date. Filing even one day after that two-year mark will mean the party you are suing can have your case dismissed.
24/7 Hotlines Adult Protective Services: 703-324-7450. Child Protective Services: 703-324-7400. Domestic & Sexual Violence: 703-360-7273. Emergency Mental Health: 703-573-5679. Suicide Prevention: 988 or Text “CONNECT” to 85511.
If you wish to start a civil action in federal court, but do not have an attorney to represent you, you may bring your case on your own. Bringing a case on your own is called proceeding "pro se".
Don't say you expect to recover any more than £10,000 - if you do, your case won't be treated as a small claim. If you're making a claim for something your landlord hasn't repaired, the maximum amount you can get in a small claims case is £1,000.
Small Claims actions can be filed in the General District Court for disputes involving no more than $5,000.
Small Claims actions can be filed in the General District Court for disputes involving no more than $5,000.