What are the case outcomes for Contempt of Court in Augusta County?

Based on 170 cases in Augusta County (2025 public records), 62.5% are dismissed, 44.4% result in a guilty plea, and 0.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Contempt of Court in Augusta County?

The dismissal rate is 62.5%, based on 170 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Contempt of Court case take in Augusta County?

The median case takes 2.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Augusta County?

The conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Augusta County is 52.8%, based on 170 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Contempt of Court in Augusta County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Contempt of Court in Augusta County?

Most Contempt of Court cases in Augusta County are heard in General District Court (40 cases in 2025), where 62.5% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.8 months. 130 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 41.6% are dismissed.

How does Augusta County compare to other courts for Contempt of Court?

Augusta County has a 62.5% dismissal rate for Contempt of Court. Visit the Contempt of Court overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Contempt of Court in Augusta County?

For those convicted of Contempt of Court in Augusta County, the average sentence recorded is 13 days (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Contempt of Court in Augusta County, VA

If you've been charged with contempt of court in Augusta County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (40 of 170) were heard in General District Court, where 62.5% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.8 months. 130 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

62.5%

Dismissal Rate

● vs 61.6% statewide

52.8%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 36.4% statewide

2.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 40 General District Court cases in Augusta County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Contempt of Court cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

56.2%

34.4%

Dismissed by judge 56.2% (n=18) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 6.2% (n=2) Guilty Plea 34.4% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 3.1%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 56.2% of 32 resolved cases.

Source: 40 General District Court records, Augusta County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Augusta County compares

Dismissal rates for Contempt of Court in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Augusta CountyThis page 62.5% 170 cases

Rockingham County 42.7% 224 cases Waynesboro 64.4% 109 cases Page County 65.6% 69 cases Frederick County 73.3% 26 cases

Statewide average 61.6% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Augusta County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 130 Contempt of Court cases in 2025

A small share of Contempt of Court cases in Augusta County are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

29.7%

47.5%

Dismissed 29.7% (n=30) Nolle prosequi 11.9% (n=12) Guilty Plea 47.5% Found Guilty 10.9% Acquitted 0.0%

Sentencing When Convicted

13 days

Avg Sentence

10 days

Median Sentence

$100

Avg Fine

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.4 months

Median 2.6 months

Slowest 25% 4.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Contempt of Court Cases in Augusta County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Augusta County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Contempt of Court cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Randolph; Iii Raines 12 of 138 total Dana Cormier 11 of 279 total Tyler Jerrell 11 of 179 total Michael J; Ii Hallahan 9 of 175 total Samuel Thomas 8 of 51 total Jessica Sherman-Stoltz 6 of 71 total Dana R Cormier 6 of 69 total Hannah Coffman 6 of 54 total Jessica N Sherman-Stoltz 5 of 66 total Eric Swortzel 4 of 206 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Augusta County

2,161 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Augusta County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

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Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Contempt of Court arrests in Augusta County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Augusta General District Court 62.5% 40 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Contempt of Court dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Augusta County

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?

In Virginia, most Contempt of Court cases start in General District Court — that's where the 40 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 130 Contempt of Court cases were heard in Augusta County Circuit Court in 2025, where 41.6% were dismissed and 58.4% resulted in conviction.

How does Augusta County compare to other Virginia courts?

Augusta County has a 62.5% dismissal rate for Contempt of Court cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Contempt of Court overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.

Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?

All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court Outcomes — Augusta County, Virginia. Based on 170 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/augusta-county

Other Charges in Augusta County

Reckless Driving

817 cases · 14.0% dismissed

Failure to Appear

388 cases · 47.1% dismissed

Drug Possession

350 cases · 56.5% dismissed

Driving Suspended

207 cases · 31.3% dismissed