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  • Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:9 / Fairfax County Local Rules (Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:9 / Fairfax County Local Rules)

    Governs exhibit marking and filing format at Fairfax County Circuit Court.

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Fairfax County Circuit Court Exhibit Requirements

Fairfax County Circuit Court

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Fairfax County Circuit Court exhibit facts at a glance
  • Fairfax County Circuit Court is part of Fairfax County Circuit Court, serving Fairfax County, Virginia.
  • Plaintiffs mark exhibits Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... at Fairfax County Circuit Court.
  • Fairfax County Circuit Court requires e-filing through VACES; confirm the current per-document file-size limit with the system.
  • Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:9 / Fairfax County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at Fairfax County Circuit Court.
  • The preferred exhibit file format at Fairfax County Circuit Court is PDF.
  • Fairfax County Circuit Court is located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
  • Virginia's largest circuit court
  • A common exhibit mistake at Fairfax County Circuit Court: missing vaces filing requirements.
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Filing Essentials

E-Filing SystemVACES
File Size Limit50 MB
Preferred FormatPDF
Plaintiff MarkingPlaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingDefendant's Exhibit A, B, C...
Primary RuleVa. Sup. Ct. R. 4:9 / Fairfax County 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 Circuit Court

  • Virginia's largest circuit court
  • High volume of business and technology cases
  • Northern Virginia's primary commercial court
  • Under Rule 1:18 and its Form 3 Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order, where entered, counsel exchange a list identifying each trial exhibit 15 days before trial and objections are filed at least five days before trial or deemed waived, while Rule 4:1 is the general discovery rule and does not set exhibit list timing.

Location & Access

4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

Public parking in courthouse garage.

Expect a metal detector and bag check at the main entrance. Lines tend to run longest right at opening and just before lunch.

Common Mistakes at Fairfax County Circuit Court

  • 1.Missing VACES filing requirements
  • 2.Not checking judge-specific preferences
  • 3.Uploading a PDF over 10 MB to VJEFS instead of splitting it

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Fairfax County Circuit Court Exhibit FAQs

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

Plaintiffs typically use Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C..., under Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:9 / Fairfax County 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 Circuit Court files through VACES, capped at 50 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 Circuit Court?

Missing VACES filing requirements. 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 Circuit Court?

Virginia's largest circuit court.

Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Fairfax County Circuit Court requirements?

Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Fairfax County Circuit Court and exports PDF files within the 50 MB limit for VACES.

ExhibitPrep formats documents; it does not provide legal advice or filing approval. Some guidance remains unverified. Citations support only their stated claims and scope. Review the finished files against current court instructions and case orders before filing. Check requirements and the finished PDF before filing.

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