Fauquier General District Court
20th Judicial District of Virginia
General District Courts Informational Pamphlet
ClerkMs Whitney Danielle Thornton Phone/FaxPhone: (540) 422-8035 Fax: (540) 422-8033 |
Clerk's Office Hours8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Address6 Court Street Warrenton, VA 20186-3299 |
Judges
- Hon. Deborah C. Welsh, Chief Judge
- Mr. William R. Fitzpatrick
- Hon. Jessica H. Foster
- Hon. Lorrie Ann Sinclair Taylor
Court Schedule
Civil 1st, 2nd, & 4th Wednesdays 8:30 a.m., Civil motions & small claims 9:00 a.m., Warrant in Debt/Detinue, Unlawful Detainer, Interrogatories & Garnishments 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m. Thursdays & Fridays Contested General District Trials (set by court) Traffic & Criminal Cases Arraignments & Bond Hearings Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. Preliminary Hearings 1st, 2nd, & 4th Wed. 1:00 p.m. (set by court) Fauquier Sheriff's Department Traffic & Criminal Mondays 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Fridays 9:00 a.m. & 10 a.m. Town of Remington Traffic 4th Friday, 9:00 a.m. Criminal 3rd Wednesday 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Town of Warrenton Traffic 2nd & 4th Fridays, 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Criminal 3rd Wednesday 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Virginia State Police Traffic & Criminal Thursdays 9:00 a.m. VASAP & Court Services Show Cause Hearing 4th Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Citizen Complaint 3rd Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
Continuance Policy
First continuance on infraction cases granted by Clerk at least 10 days prior to court date; subsequent continuances granted in open court by Judge. First continuance on misdemeanors granted in open court by Judge.