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

Based on 33 cases in York County (2025 public records), 50.0% are dismissed, 50.0% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 50.0%, based on 33 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 York County?

The median case takes 1.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.8 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Contempt of Court in York County is 50.0%, based on 33 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 York 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 York County?

Contempt of Court cases in York County are heard in Circuit Court (33 cases in 2025).

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

York County has a 50.0% 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 York County?

For those convicted of Contempt of Court in York 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 York County, VA

Contempt of Court cases in York County are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 33 cases in 2025, 50.0% were dismissed or dropped and 50.0% resulted in conviction.

50.0%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 61.6% statewide

50.0%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 36.4% statewide

1.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 33 Circuit Court cases in York County were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

50.0%

Dismissed by judge 50.0% (n=8) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 0.0% (n=0) Guilty Plea 50.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 50.0% of 16 resolved cases.

Source: 33 Circuit Court records, York County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How York 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.

York CountyThis page 50.0% 33 cases

Virginia Beach 47.0% 257 cases Norfolk 63.2% 80 cases Chesapeake 57.1% 40 cases Newport News 78.3% 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 York County Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

9 days

Avg Sentence

10 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% 1.2 months

Median 1.5 months

Slowest 25% 4.8 months

Defense Attorneys with Contempt of Court Cases in York County

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

Gordon Klugh 5 of 108 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 — York County

1,162 circuit court filings prosecuted by the York 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 York County compare to other Virginia courts?

York County has a 50.0% 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.

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VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court Outcomes — York County, Virginia. Based on 33 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/york-county

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Contempt of Court in York County

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

Sentencing When Convicted

Case Duration

Defense Attorneys with Contempt of Court Cases in York County

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — York County

Common Questions

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