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# George R. Brittain

Tazewell General District Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Tazewell General District Court
- State: Virginia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### cell phones and electronic devices

Scope: statewide

Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.

Evidence excerpt: Most courts in Virginia do not allow you to bring a cell phone or other electronic device into the building.

[Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- George R. Brittain holds the position of Chief Judge for the Russell County General District Court in Virginia
- Listed in official Virginia court directories as a Chief Judge, confirming his leadership role within the judicial system
- Judge Brittain operates within the Twenty-ninth Judicial District of Virginia, which encompasses Russell County
- As Chief Judge, he also coordinates with other judges in the county, such as those in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, to ensure smooth judicial operations
- His work ensures that the General District Court functions efficiently and upholds the standards of justice in Russell County

### Education


### Additional information

- overseeing judicial proceedings within the county's jurisdiction.
- Responsible for managing court operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and maintaining internal controls within the court system.
- His role includes presiding over civil and criminal cases, as well as administrative duties associated with the court's functioning.
- While specific biographical details such as education or early career are not provided in the available sources, Judge Brittain’s position as Chief Judge indicates a significant level of experience and responsibility within the Virginia judicial system.
- The General District Court handles a variety of cases, including traffic violations, misdemeanors, and civil disputes with limited monetary claims.
- Audit reports conducted by the Auditor of Public Accounts have noted that under his management, the court maintained proper internal controls and complied with relevant laws and regulations, reflecting his oversight and administrative competence.