What are the case outcomes for Contempt of Court in Colonial Heights?

Based on 20 cases in Colonial Heights (2025 public records), 83.3% are dismissed, 16.7% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 10.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Contempt of Court in Colonial Heights?

The dismissal rate is 83.3%, based on 20 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 Colonial Heights?

The median case takes 10.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 7.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 1.0 years or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Colonial Heights?

The conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Colonial Heights is 16.7%, based on 20 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 Colonial Heights?

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 Colonial Heights?

Contempt of Court cases in Colonial Heights are heard in General District Court (20 cases in 2025).

How does Colonial Heights compare to other courts for Contempt of Court?

Colonial Heights has a 83.3% 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 Colonial Heights?

Sentencing data varies by case. Consult a licensed attorney for information about potential penalties for your specific situation.

Contempt of Court in Colonial Heights, VA

Based on 20 public court records from 2025, Contempt of Court cases in Colonial Heights General District Court have a 83.3% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 61.6%), a 16.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 10.0 months.

83.3%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 61.6% statewide

16.7%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 36.4% statewide

10.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 20 General District Court cases in Colonial Heights were resolved in 2025. This is where most Contempt of Court cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

83.3%

16.7%

Dismissed by judge 83.3% (n=5) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 0.0% (n=0) Guilty Plea 16.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 83.3% of 6 resolved cases.

Source: 20 General District Court records, Colonial Heights, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Colonial Heights compares

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

Colonial HeightsThis page 83.3% 20 cases

Henrico County 59.1% 270 cases Hanover County 28.4% 208 cases Chesterfield County 71.1% 153 cases Richmond City 55.3% 136 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 Colonial Heights General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 7.1 months

Median 10.0 months

Slowest 25% 1.0 years

Defense Attorneys with Contempt of Court Cases in Colonial Heights

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

Matthew Gravens 2 of 220 total Christian M Vaughn 1 of 34 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 — Colonial Heights

741 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Commonwealth Of Va 75.0% 11 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 Colonial Heights

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 Colonial Heights compare to other Virginia courts?

Colonial Heights has a 83.3% 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 — Colonial Heights, Virginia. Based on 20 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/colonial-heights

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