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Alert:

Programs Temporarily Relocated After Closure of Historic Courthouse

Published on
01/23/2026
Historic Courthouse

QUICK SUMMARY

  • The Historic Courthouse is currently closed due to a heating system failure.
  • Several court-related and public service program have been relocated.
  • If you have an appointment, hearing or visit planned at the Historic Courthouse, check the program’s website or call ahead before going in person.

 

Several court-related and public service programs that normally operate from the Historic Courthouse have been temporarily relocated after a critical breakdown of the building’s heating system forced the facility to close in late December.

County agencies moved quickly to shift staff and services into other courthouse and county buildings. This helps residents continue to access court services, family services and victim support with as little disruption as possible.

 

Where Programs Have Moved

Programs that were based in the Historic Courthouse are now operating from the main courthouse and other nearby county facilities. Programs that serve the public in person are and have moved include:

  • Fairfax Circuit Court 
    Historic Records Center 
    Now located at the Main Courthouse, 
    4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030, Third Floor, Suite 317 
    Phone: 703-246-4168
  • Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC) 
    Assessment Services Unit is temporarily located at the Main Courthouse, Suite 201, while a more permanent space is identified. 
    Phone: 703-246-3535 (direct) or 703-246-4311 (main)
  • Stronger Together and Exchange Program (Supervised Visitation) has temporarily relocated to: 
    William J. Burkholder Administrative Center 
    10700 Page Ave., Fairfax, VA 22030 
    Phone: 703-246-4642 
    Services remain available. Families can visit the program’s website for frequently asked questions.
  • Department of Family Services 
    Domestic and Sexual Violence Action Center (DVAC) – Walk-in services 
    Walk-in services are temporarily unavailable at DVAC’s Historic Courthouse location. All DVAC walk-ins should go to: 
    Pennino Building 
    12011 Government Center Parkway, seventh floor 
    Fairfax, VA 22035 
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays) 
    Phone: 703-246-4573 
    24-hour hotline: 703-360-7273

 

What Residents Should Do

Anyone who has an appointment, hearing or visit planned at the Historic Courthouse should check the program’s website or call ahead before going in person. This will help ensure they go to the correct building.

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