What are the case outcomes for Contempt of Court in Radford?

Based on 51 cases in Radford (2025 public records), 87.5% are dismissed, 8.3% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Contempt of Court in Radford?

The dismissal rate is 87.5%, based on 51 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 Radford?

The median case takes 4.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.4 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Radford?

The conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Radford is 12.5%, based on 51 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 Radford?

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 Radford?

Contempt of Court cases in Radford are heard in Circuit Court (51 cases in 2025).

How does Radford compare to other courts for Contempt of Court?

Radford has a 87.5% 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 Radford?

For those convicted of Contempt of Court in Radford, the average sentence recorded is 7 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 Radford, VA

Contempt of Court cases in Radford are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 51 cases in 2025, 87.5% were dismissed or dropped and 12.5% resulted in conviction.

87.5%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 61.6% statewide

12.5%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 36.4% statewide

4.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 51 Circuit Court cases in Radford were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

62.5%

25.0%

Dismissed by judge 62.5% (n=15) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 25.0% (n=6) Guilty Plea 8.3% Found Guilty 4.2% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 62.5% of 24 resolved cases.

Source: 51 Circuit Court records, Radford, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Radford compares

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

RadfordThis page 87.5% 51 cases

Roanoke County 82.4% 102 cases Salem 82.2% 54 cases Roanoke City 56.7% 34 cases Botetourt County 38.9% 21 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 Radford Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

7 days

Avg Sentence

7 days

Median Sentence

$50

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.4 months

Median 4.6 months

Slowest 25% 7.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Contempt of Court Cases in Radford

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

Frederick Kellerman 2 of 23 total Richard W; Jr Davis 1 of 171 total

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

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Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Radford

1,311 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Radford 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 Radford compare to other Virginia courts?

Radford has a 87.5% 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 — Radford, Virginia. Based on 51 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/radford

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