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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, there is another hearing on the 25th.

Motion Hearing - Criminal	07/25/2025 10:00 AM

I also saw this on the Fairfax County Court site:

07/18/2025 03:20 PM	MOT	Notice and Motion for Leave to Disqualify the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney of Fairfax County and Eric Clingan, The Chief Deputy Commonwealth Attorney filed, placed in PSA's box

Wonder what that is about??
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That’s what the last two pages are about – the questioning of the police involvement and the case….

In Virginia, a Notice and Motion for Leave to Disqualify the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney can be filed by a defendant in a criminal case to request that the prosecutor (or their office) be removed from the case. 
Grounds for disqualification
The grounds for disqualification typically revolve around potential conflicts of interest, bias, or other reasons that might compromise the impartiality of the prosecuting attorney. Some common grounds for disqualification include: 
Relationship to the Accused: If the attorney for the Commonwealth is related by blood or marriage to the accused, or is situated in such a way that it would be improper for them to act, the circuit court judge may appoint a substitute.
Prior Representation: A court may disqualify counsel if the subject matter of a case is substantially related to a matter in which the counsel previously represented the presently adverse party, potentially having obtained confidential information from the former client.
Personal Bias or Prejudice: If a prosecuting attorney demonstrates a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party involved in the case, it can be grounds for disqualification.
Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest arises when a lawyer's representation of a client might be impaired due to loyalty to another client or a third party. This could include situations where the prosecutor has a personal or professional interest in the case that could conflict with their duty to the Commonwealth.
Unable to Act: If the attorney for the Commonwealth is unable to act or attend to their duties due to sickness, disability, or other temporary reasons, a substitute may be appointed. [/quote]

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