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

Based on 270 cases in Henrico County (2025 public records), 59.1% are dismissed, 31.2% result in a guilty plea, and 1.6% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 59.1%, based on 270 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 Henrico County?

The median case takes 3.0 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Henrico County is 39.2%, based on 270 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 Henrico County?

0.4% of Contempt of Court cases in Henrico County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Disobey Judgement; Contempt.

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

Contempt of Court cases in Henrico County are heard in Circuit Court (270 cases in 2025).

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

Henrico County has a 59.1% 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 Henrico County?

For those convicted of Contempt of Court in Henrico County, the average sentence recorded is 14 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 Henrico County, VA

Contempt of Court cases in Henrico County are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 270 cases in 2025, 59.1% were dismissed or dropped and 39.2% resulted in conviction.

59.1%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 61.6% statewide

39.2%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 36.4% statewide

3.0 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 270 Circuit Court cases in Henrico County were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

51.6%

31.2%

Dismissed by judge 51.6% (n=96) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 7.5% (n=14) Guilty Plea 31.2% Found Guilty 8.1% Acquitted 1.6%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 51.6% of 186 resolved cases.

Source: 270 Circuit Court records, Henrico County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Henrico 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.

Henrico CountyThis page 59.1% 270 cases

Hanover County 28.4% 208 cases Chesterfield County 71.1% 153 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 Henrico County Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 87 convicted cases in Henrico County Circuit Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

69.0%

Received Active Jail

Median 10 days when imposed

▲ vs 61.8% statewide

2.3%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 6.5% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Henrico County Circuit Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

0.4% of Contempt of Court cases
in Henrico County are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Contempt of Court Disobey Judgement; Contempt

1 cases · 100.0% of reductions

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 3.0 months

Slowest 25% 5.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Contempt of Court Cases in Henrico County

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

Wes Simon 17 of 640 total Nat Moger 10 of 482 total Ericka Battle 9 of 342 total Mike Caudill 8 of 560 total George Townsend 8 of 404 total Caroline Butler 8 of 247 total Wesley Simon 6 of 38 total H Pratt Cook 5 of 61 total Katherine Coleman 4 of 91 total G Brian Tacey 3 of 118 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 — Henrico County

6,558 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

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

Commonwealth Of Virginia 14.3% 10 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 Henrico 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.

Can a Contempt of Court charge be reduced to something lesser?

0.4% of Contempt of Court cases in Henrico County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Disobey Judgement; Contempt (1 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Henrico County compare to other Virginia courts?

Henrico County has a 59.1% 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 — Henrico County, Virginia. Based on 270 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/henrico-county

Other Charges in Henrico County

Larceny / Theft

2,966 cases · 45.6% dismissed

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1,823 cases · 52.8% dismissed

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1,114 cases · 54.0% dismissed

DUI / DWI

966 cases · 13.0% dismissed