Fauquier Circuit Court cases in Fauquier County, Warrenton, VA
Fauquier County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 20th Judicial Circuit and located in Warrenton, is a court of record and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Fauquier County. It conducts jury and nonjury trials, impanels grand juries, and has original jurisdiction over all felony prosecutions; higher-value civil actions; equitable matters; and family law cases such as divorce, annulment, adoptions, and name changes. It also handles probate and estate matters and certain real property disputes. The court hears appeals de novo from the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, including misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and juvenile or domestic cases.
Fauquier Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Fauquier |
| Street Address: | 29 Ashby Street |
| City: | Warrenton |
| Zip Code: | 20186 |
| Phone: | 540-422-8100 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/fauquier/home.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=135207719863874&__tn__=C-R |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/fauquier-county-circuit-court |
| ADA: | Kathy Welch |
| ADA Phone: | 540-422-8106 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Kathy.welch@fauquiercounty.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fauquier Circuit Court
Fauquier County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit) is Virginia's court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Accepting and processing case filings: felony criminal prosecutions; misdemeanor and traffic appeals; civil actions (contracts, torts, real property, equity); domestic relations (divorce, equitable distribution, support, and related custody/visitation when joined); name changes; probate/estate matters.
- Protective orders: hears appeals from District Courts and may issue protective orders or injunctive relief in related Circuit Court proceedings (e.g., divorce/equity).
- Jury services: qualifying, summoning, orienting, and managing jurors; handling excusals/deferrals and juror compensation.
- Court hearings and trials: scheduling and conducting motions, arraignments/pleas, bench and jury trials, and sentencing.
- Records and judgments: maintaining the official case docket; entering orders and judgments; providing certified copies; recording judgments/liens; collecting fines, costs, and restitution.