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Fairfax County Courthouse Exhibit Requirements

Fairfax County Circuit Court

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Fairfax County Courthouse exhibit facts at a glance
  • Fairfax County Courthouse is part of Fairfax County Circuit Court, serving Fairfax County, Virginia.
  • Plaintiffs mark exhibits Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Exhibit A, B, C... at Fairfax County Courthouse.
  • Fairfax County Courthouse requires e-filing through VACES, with a 25 MB cap per document.
  • Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:9 / Fairfax Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at Fairfax County Courthouse.
  • The preferred exhibit file format at Fairfax County Courthouse is PDF.
  • Fairfax County Courthouse is located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
  • Northern Virginia - D.C. suburbs
  • A common exhibit mistake at Fairfax County Courthouse: missing fairfax-specific local rules.
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Filing Essentials

E-Filing SystemVACES
File Size Limit25 MB
Preferred FormatPDF
Plaintiff MarkingExhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingExhibit A, B, C...
Primary RuleVa. Sup. Ct. R. 4:9 / Fairfax Local Rules
Clerk's Office: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The clerk's counter operates Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Electronic filings through VACES generally have a later effective cutoff than the physical counter -- verify the exact time before relying on it for a same-day deadline.

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Local Tips for Fairfax County Courthouse

  • Northern Virginia - D.C. suburbs
  • Federal contractor cases common
  • One of Virginia's busiest courts
  • Fairfax County-wide practice: Virginia's statewide exhibit exchange deadline is 21 days before trial (Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:1); File & ServeXpress is the exclusive e-filing provider with a $5 filing / $3 e-service fee per transaction.

Location & Access

4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

Public parking garage available.

Standard courthouse security screening at the entrance -- expect a walk-through metal detector and bag check. Arrive a few minutes early if you're filing paper documents right at 8:00 AM.

Common Mistakes at Fairfax County Courthouse

  • 1.Missing Fairfax-specific local rules
  • 2.Confusing Virginia rules with federal rules
  • 3.Assuming plaintiff/defendant marking conventions are identical to a neighboring county without checking Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:9 / Fairfax Local Rules

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Fairfax County Courthouse Exhibit FAQs

How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at Fairfax County Courthouse?

Plaintiffs typically use Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Exhibit A, B, C..., under Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:9 / Fairfax Local Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.

What e-filing system does Fairfax County use, and what's the size limit?

Fairfax County Courthouse files through VACES, capped at 25 MB per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF format for best compatibility.

What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at Fairfax County Courthouse?

Missing Fairfax-specific local rules. Building in extra time to double-check formatting before the filing deadline avoids most rejections.

What's one local filing quirk to know before showing up at Fairfax County Courthouse?

Northern Virginia - D.C. suburbs.

Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Fairfax County Courthouse requirements?

Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Fairfax County Circuit Court and exports PDF files within the 25 MB limit for VACES.

Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.