About 1,300 adult men and women are held in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC) at a time. Sheriff deputies monitor the inmates in four types of supervision: single cell, linear (corridor patrol), podular remote (cells arranged around common area) and direct (deputies work inside with inmates). ADC inmates are usually awaiting trial or are sentenced to no more than one year in jail.
Inmates can participate in a number of programs including basic reading, writing and math education, GED preparation, ESL courses, alcohol and drug services, mental health help, religious programs, job training and more.
Located next to the ADC, the Pre-Release Center holds those participating in the Alternative Incarceration Program. Inmates in this center are allowed to take advantage of work-release, community labor force and weekender jail programs. Contact the center at 703-246-4478.
Call Inmate Records or Booking Desk staff at 703-246-2100 for court dates and bond amount information.
For those who are a victim of a crime and want to know when a convicted criminal will be moved or released from jail, call the Fairfax County Police Department's Victim Services Section at 703-246-2141.
More than 2,000 attorneys of the 19th Judicial Circuit of Virginia volunteer to help promote their passion for community and justice as part of the Fairfax Bar Association. The association is comprised of a board of directors and a number of committees and sections, which provide information on a variety of legal topics. Paid members can attend conventions, social activities, special courses and participate in volunteer/pro bono opportunities and attorney referral programs.
Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center is located on Main Street in the former Fairfax Elementary School building built in 1873. The museum features exhibits exploring Fairfax's history and citizens. Tourists can receive advice about local attractions, historic sites and special events around the city at the Visitor Center.
Fairfax City's Parks and Recreation Department provides facilities, events, sports and entertainment for city residents of all ages. Staffers out of the department's City Hall and Green Acres offices oversee all city parks, community centers, pools and other facilities, seasonal programs, tennis courts, trails, day camps, cultural and sports events and more.
The city manager serves as the executive officer of Fairfax City government for an indefinite term. This office is responsible for overseeing and advising all city departments and agencies. He or she provides information regarding the financial condition of Fairfax City, its needs and all pertaining to its administration, including submitting an annual budget and if approved by the city council, implementing it. The current city manager is Robert L. Sisson.
The Finance and Accounting Department offers administration, accounting, purchasing, budgeting, tax and rent relief, and retirement administration for the city. It develops and administers financial policies and procedures; provides financial information; purchases goods, services and materials for the city; offers tax and rent relief to elderly and handicapped residents; and monitors retirement and payroll of city employees.
Contact information for various departments:
- Administration: 703-385-7850
- Accounts payable: 703-385-7873
- Payroll: 703-385-7871
- Fixed assets, accounting, finance reporting: 703-385-7876
- Purchasing: 703-385-7875
- Budgeting: 703-385-7864
- Relief programs: 703-359-2486
- Retirement administration: 703-385-7864
Appointed by the City Council, the city clerk prepares, organizes and maintains the city's official documents, including council meeting agendas and minutes, public notices and records, city code, financial disclosure statements, and notice of board vacancies and appointments. The current city clerk is Melanie Burrell, with an office in City Hall Room 316.
The Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court decides on juvenile matters (youths under the age of 18), offenses committed by adults against juveniles and family issues, except those related to divorce, in Fairfax City, the county and neighboring areas.
Additional duties include:
- Keeps records of juvenile traffic violations
- Aids children in need of care or supervision
- Works to deter delinquency
- Helps children who have suffered neglect, abuse
- Carries out protective charges
- Oversees adult intake for charges related to visitation, support and custody
- Holds juvenile driver's license ceremony
Fairfax City's Department of Public Works is responsible for the city's streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalk (regular and historic), traffic signals, storm drains, flower displays, trash pickup, CUE bus transportation, vehicle repairs and more.
Public Works employees respond to weather emergencies, removing snow from city streets and planning projects to ease storm water drainage issues.
Visit the office in City Hall Annex Room 200.
Located in the same building as the county courthouse and other administrative offices, the Fairfax County Public Law Library provides visitors with more than 35,000 legal periodicals and books, as well as free Internet access and small meeting rooms.
Click here to access the online catalog.
Located on Armstrong Street, City Hall holds Fairfax City's government offices and courts. City Council meetings are held in the City Hall Annex.
Located here are:
- City Manager's Office
- City Clerk
- Code Administration
- Commissioner of the Revenue/DMV
- Community Development and Planning
- Community Relations
- Fairfax City Federal Credit Union
- Finance Department
- General District Court
- Human Services Office
- Information Technology
- Parks and Recreation Department administration
- Personnel Office
- Public Works Department administration
- Real Estate Assessments
- Treasurer
- Utilities
Paths wind around City Hall, leading to an amphitheater, water fountain, benches and parking lot.
The Department of Community Development and Planning is made up of three divisions dedicated to improving and promoting Fairfax City's residential and business areas.
The Planning and Design Review Division helps with long-range planning and the design of new developments. Comprehensive and master plans come out of this division.
The Current Planning Division deals with zoning ordinances, providing standards for development, land use and structures in the city. It reviews rezoning, special-use permits, special exception and variance applications. It reviews site plans, subdivisions and the city's Chesapeake Bay water quality program.
The Economic Development Division works to strengthen the city's economic base by promoting office and retail opportunities and helping those interested navigate city regulations and processes.
Find this office in City Hall Annex Room 207.
The Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services Fairfax office is located off Route 50 near Jermantown Road. The state agency helps those with disabilities find and keep a job, instructs individuals in the selection and use of assistive technology, and teaches those with severe disabilities how to live a fuller, more independent life. Its offices are located throughout the state.