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

Based on 56 cases in Stafford County (2025 public records), 26.3% are dismissed, 57.9% result in a guilty plea, and 5.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 26.3%, based on 56 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 Stafford County?

The median case takes 3.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Contempt of Court in Stafford County is 68.4%, based on 56 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 Stafford 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 Stafford County?

Contempt of Court cases in Stafford County are heard in Circuit Court (56 cases in 2025).

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

Stafford County has a 26.3% 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 Stafford County?

For those convicted of Contempt of Court in Stafford County, the average sentence recorded is 9 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 Stafford County, VA

Contempt of Court cases in Stafford County are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 56 cases in 2025, 26.3% were dismissed or dropped and 68.4% resulted in conviction.

26.3%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 61.6% statewide

68.4%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 36.4% statewide

3.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 56 Circuit Court cases in Stafford County were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

13.2%

57.9%

Dismissed by judge 13.2% (n=5) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 13.2% (n=5) Guilty Plea 57.9% Found Guilty 10.5% Acquitted 5.3%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 57.9% of 38 resolved cases.

Source: 56 Circuit Court records, Stafford County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Stafford 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.

Stafford CountyThis page 26.3% 56 cases

Fairfax County 77.8% 91 cases Arlington County 89.8% 82 cases Prince William County 80.0% 78 cases Spotsylvania County 60.5% 64 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 Stafford County Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 30 convicted cases in Stafford County Circuit Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

50.0%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 61.8% statewide

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

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.2 months

Median 3.3 months

Slowest 25% 4.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Contempt of Court Cases in Stafford County

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

Frank Morris 3 of 61 total Jessica Mayes 3 of 34 total J Ilijevich 3 of 30 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 — Stafford County

3,296 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Stafford 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 Stafford County compare to other Virginia courts?

Stafford County has a 26.3% 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 — Stafford County, Virginia. Based on 56 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/stafford-county

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1,322 cases · 28.6% dismissed

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885 cases · 51.7% dismissed

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660 cases · 12.9% dismissed

Probation Violation

654 cases · 86.7% dismissed