Fairfax County, Virginia Public Records

Fairfax County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The county seat is the City of Fairfax, though because it is an independent city under Virginia law, the city of Fairfax is not part of Fairfax County.

Fairfax County is governed by a nine-member Board of Supervisors, elected by district. The county is divided into nine magisterial districts, each represented by a supervisor. The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Executive to manage the day-to-day operations of the county. The county also has several constitutional officers, including a Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney, and Clerk of the Circuit Court.

The county is home to a number of public schools, including Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in Virginia. The county also has several private schools, including the Fairfax Christian School, the Fairfax Academy, and the Fairfax Home School.

The county is served by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), which operates the Metrobus and Metrorail systems. The county is also served by the Fairfax Connector, a bus system operated by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation.

The county is home to several parks and recreation areas, including the Fairfax County Park Authority, which operates more than 200 parks and facilities. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, the Sully Historic Site, and the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

Fairfax County Virginia court jurisdiction is the Circuit Court of Fairfax County. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, as well as appeals from lower courts. The court also has jurisdiction over family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, and adoption.