Disorderly Conduct in Virginia
2,123 cases across 27 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 2,123 public court records from 2025, Disorderly Conduct cases across 27 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 60.4% and an average conviction rate of 32.6%. Statewide, 1.6% of Disorderly Conduct charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $187.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 27 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: May 2, 2026
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 382 | 51.8% | 43.2% | 2.8 months | $286 | 5.5 months |
| Norfolk | 236 | 66.2% | 27.5% | 2.9 months | $78 | 4.9 months |
| Fairfax County | 230 | 78.8% | 18.8% | 3.4 months | $198 | 4.6 months |
| Prince William County | 150 | 72.0% | 27.1% | 4.3 months | $116 | 1.7 months |
| Richmond City | 92 | 77.6% | 18.4% | 2.5 months | — | 8.4 months |
| Lynchburg | 81 | 45.5% | 37.9% | 4.0 months | $81 | 4.4 months |
| Newport News | 80 | 68.1% | 7.2% | 3.8 months | $88 | 8.1 months |
| Loudoun County | 62 | 78.3% | 21.7% | 4.4 months | $317 | 7.7 months |
| Arlington County | 61 | 81.0% | 16.7% | 3.8 months | $250 | 2.2 months |
| Henrico County | 59 | 43.8% | 47.9% | 3.4 months | $250 | 1.0 years |
| Roanoke City | 57 | 30.9% | 67.3% | 1.1 months | $137 | 4.3 months |
| Stafford County | 56 | 50.0% | 40.0% | 4.0 months | $150 | 4.6 months |
| Portsmouth | 53 | 56.1% | 43.9% | 2.9 months | $233 | 6.1 months |
| Hampton | 51 | 46.7% | 26.7% | 2.4 months | $275 | 2.0 months |
| Suffolk | 49 | 75.0% | 10.7% | 4.1 months | $138 | 1.0 years |
| Williamsburg | 48 | 51.5% | 48.5% | 4.3 months | $250 | 9.2 months |
| Danville | 45 | 31.0% | 42.9% | 3.2 months | $222 | 4.3 months |
| Rockingham County | 45 | 51.4% | 43.2% | 4.5 months | $130 | 2.8 months |
| Petersburg | 43 | 43.2% | 32.4% | 2.7 months | $100 | 6.4 months |
| Chesterfield County | 42 | 62.1% | 37.9% | 4.5 months | $170 | 10.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 40 | 46.4% | 39.3% | 3.1 months | — | 3.5 months |
| Fredericksburg | 39 | 48.1% | 44.4% | 3.5 months | $300 | 2.8 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 31 | 55.0% | 45.0% | 3.3 months | $50 | 6.9 months |
| Albemarle County | 24 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 2.4 months | — | 5.5 months |
| Emporia | 24 | 61.5% | 30.8% | 6.8 months | $150 | 6.1 months |
| Hanover County | 23 | 43.8% | 43.8% | 2.2 months | $325 | 8.2 months |
| Charlottesville | 20 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 1.7 months | $100 | 1.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Case Dismissed?
If your Disorderly Conduct case was dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible to have it sealed from your record.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 2,123 cases analyzed across 27 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
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What's Next
Disorderly Conduct dismissal rates range from 31% to 81% across Virginia. Your court matters. An attorney who handles Disorderly Conduct cases in your court can review your case — free.
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