Virginia's Judicial System


Fauquier General District Court

20th Judicial District of Virginia

General District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk


Ms Whitney Danielle Thornton

Phone/Fax


Phone: (540) 422-8035
Fax: (540) 422-8033

Clerk's Office Hours


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Address


6 Court Street
Warrenton, VA 20186-3299

Judges

  • Hon. Lorrie Ann Sinclair Taylor, Chief Judge
  • Hon. William R. Fitzpatrick
  • Hon. Jessica H. Foster
  • Hon. Eric M. Shamis

Court Schedule

Civil
   1st, 2nd, & 4th Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
     First returns on Warrants in Debts/Detinue, Garnishments, and 
        Unlawful Detainers
     Interrogatories, Small Claims, and Civil Motions
   1:00 p.m., Thursday and Fridays
     Civil Trials (set by court)

Traffic & Criminal Cases
   Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 11:30 a.m
     Arraignments, Bond Hearings, and Criminal motions
1st, 2nd, & 4th Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
   Preliminary Hearings
   Mondays 9:00 a.m. and 1:00. p.m.; 1st and 3rd Fridays at 9:00 
   a.m.
     Fauquier Sheriff's Department
   9:00 a.m. Thursdays
     VA State Police
   3rd Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
     Town of Warrenton/Remington Criminal
   3rd Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
     Citizen Complaints
   2nd and 4th Friday at 9:00 a.m.
     Town of Remington Traffic
   4th Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m,.
     Show Cause Violations
   4th Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
     School Zone Camera First Returns

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.