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Tries criminal and traffic cases, competency hearings (psychiatric commitments), civil suits with claims between $5,000 and $25,000. Also offers small claims civil suits for less than $5,000 and without attorneys representing either side. Cause of action must originate in Arlington County.

The general district court handles most traffic violations. The general district court also hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies. General district courts have exclusive authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and share authority with the circuit courts to hear cases with claims between $4,500 and $25,000. Examples of civil cases are landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes and personal injury actions.

The General District Court hears cases in which a person is charged with a traffic offense. Most traffic offenses are traffic infractions, which are generally punishable by a fine. For interpreters, including American Sign Language, call 703-246-7530.

Drive-To-Work helps low-income or previously incarcerated persons to get their driver’s license so they can drive to work and keep a job.