Court Status - Coronavirus

Effective August 4, 2021 the Court Services Unit's offices are open to the public, however, it is advised to call the specific unit to verify if an appointment is needed before walking-in. Per Fairfax County Circuit Court Chief Judge Penney S. Azcarate's order: "Effective immediately, masks will again be required for entry into the Fairfax County Judicial Complex. In addition, masks will be required in all public areas of the Courthouse. Presiding judges have the authority to allow individuals to remove masks within their respective courtrooms."

Frequently Used Forms

Please see the updated Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court's Policies and Procedures as of 10/12/2021

Forms:

• Remote Hearing Cover Sheet
• Calendar Control Notice

Traffic Cases

All traffic matters have been continued and shall be heard at a later date. The Clerk of Court shall issue a notice and summons to all parties when the matters are set for trial.  Any notice or summons issued by the Clerk of Court for traffic matters prior to July 1, 2020 can be disregarded. 

All petitions regarding Child in Need of supervision of Child in Need of Services (CHINS) have been continued.  The Clerk of Court shall issue a notice and summons to all parties when the matters are set for trial. Any notice or summons issued by the Clerk of Court for a CHINS matter prior to July 1, 2020 can be disregarded.

Visitation at Residential Programs - Coronavirus Update

Due to the concerns regarding the impact of the coronavirus and out of concern for the children in our program and the safety of our staff and visitors, parental visitation remains suspended and professional visitation is limited and by appointment only