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

Based on 86 cases in Campbell County (2025 public records), 40.4% are dismissed, 42.6% result in a guilty plea, and 6.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 40.4%, based on 86 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 Campbell County?

The median case takes 1.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 17 days, while the slowest 25% take 2.8 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Campbell County is 53.2%, based on 86 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 Campbell 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 Campbell County?

Contempt of Court cases in Campbell County are heard in Circuit Court (86 cases in 2025).

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

Campbell County has a 40.4% 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 Campbell County?

For those convicted of Contempt of Court in Campbell County, the average sentence recorded is 8 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 Campbell County, VA

Contempt of Court cases in Campbell County are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 86 cases in 2025, 40.4% were dismissed or dropped and 53.2% resulted in conviction.

40.4%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 61.6% statewide

53.2%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 36.4% statewide

1.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 86 Circuit Court cases in Campbell County were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

40.4%

42.6%

Dismissed by judge 40.4% (n=19) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 0.0% (n=0) Guilty Plea 42.6% Found Guilty 10.6% Acquitted 6.4%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 42.6% of 47 resolved cases.

Source: 86 Circuit Court records, Campbell County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Campbell 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.

Campbell CountyThis page 40.4% 86 cases

Bedford County 51.3% 43 cases Orange County 65.2% 33 cases Lynchburg 75.0% 20 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 Campbell County Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

8 days

Avg Sentence

10 days

Median Sentence

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 17 days

Median 1.5 months

Slowest 25% 2.8 months

Defense Attorneys with Contempt of Court Cases in Campbell County

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

Yvonne Schewel 5 of 140 total Rebecca Wetzel 5 of 107 total Robert Feagans 3 of 109 total Gary Straw 1 of 22 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 — Campbell County

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

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.

How does Campbell County compare to other Virginia courts?

Campbell County has a 40.4% 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 — Campbell County, Virginia. Based on 86 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/campbell-county

Other Charges in Campbell County

Larceny / Theft

204 cases · 29.1% dismissed

Failure to Appear

180 cases · 25.0% dismissed

Driving Suspended

170 cases · 20.7% dismissed

Drug Possession

156 cases · 57.3% dismissed