• Description:
• The principal function of the Magistrate is to provide an independent and unbiased review of complaints brought to the office by citizens and law enforcement officers. Magistrates are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the Fairfax Adult Detention Center and the Mount Vernon Governmental Center. Limited magistrate service is also available at the Mason Governmental Center. Magistrates are specially trained to perform such duties as issuing arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, summonses, emergency protective orders and in setting conditions of bail. Magistrates also assist the public by providing information on the judicial system process and procedures.
• Public Web:
• more info...
• E-mail:
• Magistrate's Office

• Primary Phone #:
• 703-246-2178
• TTY:
• 711

• Building Name:
• Fairfax Adult Detention Center
• Physical Address Line 1:
• 10520 Judicial Drive   
• City, State, Zip:
• Fairfax  VA 22030
• Directions to this Address

• Building Name:
• Mount Vernon Governmental Center
• Physical Address Line 1:
• 2511 Parkers Lane   
• City, State, Zip:
• Alexandria  VA 22306
• Directions to this Address

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