You are not required to come to court; however, if you do not come to court, judgment may be entered against you and you may be evicted.
Where filed: the preferred place for an Unlawful Detainer (Civil Claim for Eviction) to be filed is the city or county where the property is located.
Objecting: if the plaintiff has filed this case in a city or county that is not where the property you rent is located, you may object to the location.
Writ: if you do not come to court and a judgment is entered against you, a writ of eviction may be issued immediately.
Expunged: this case shall be expunged 30 days after dismissal or six months after nonsuit, if an order of possession was not entered.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form DC-421 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 52 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Edition | 10/24 |
| Other names | DC-421, DC421, DC 421, Form DC-421, Summons for Unlawful Detainer, Virginia unlawful detainer form |
| Official source | Form DC-421 (Rev 10/24), Commonwealth of Virginia |
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