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

Based on 153 cases in Chesterfield County (2025 public records), 71.1% are dismissed, 26.5% result in a guilty plea, and 2.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 71.1%, based on 153 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 Chesterfield County?

The median case takes 4.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 8.9 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Chesterfield County is 26.5%, based on 153 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County?

Contempt of Court cases in Chesterfield County are heard in General District Court (153 cases in 2025).

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

Chesterfield County has a 71.1% 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 Chesterfield County?

For those convicted of Contempt of Court in Chesterfield County, the average sentence recorded is 3.1 months (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 Chesterfield County, VA

Based on 153 public court records from 2025, Contempt of Court cases in Chesterfield County General District Court have a 71.1% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 61.6%), a 26.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.1 months.

71.1%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 61.6% statewide

26.5%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 36.4% statewide

4.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 153 General District Court cases in Chesterfield County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Contempt of Court cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

69.9%

26.5%

Dismissed by judge 69.9% (n=58) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 1.2% (n=1) Guilty Plea 26.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 2.4%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 69.9% of 83 resolved cases.

Source: 153 General District Court records, Chesterfield County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Chesterfield 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.

Chesterfield CountyThis page 71.1% 153 cases

Henrico County 59.1% 270 cases Hanover County 28.4% 208 cases Richmond City 55.3% 136 cases Goochland County 64.9% 38 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 Chesterfield County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

3.1 months

Avg Sentence

10 days

Median Sentence

$600

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.8 months

Median 4.1 months

Slowest 25% 8.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Contempt of Court Cases in Chesterfield County

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

Vinceretta Taylor 2 of 61 total Joshua L Ellis 2 of 60 total Adrian J Kammerer 1 of 111 total A Bowles 1 of 31 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 — Chesterfield County

4,429 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County compare to other Virginia courts?

Chesterfield County has a 71.1% 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 — Chesterfield County, Virginia. Based on 153 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/chesterfield-county

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1,733 cases · 59.2% dismissed

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1,300 cases · 11.7% dismissed

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