Disorderly Conduct in Virginia
2,218 cases across 27 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 2,218 public court records from 2025, Disorderly Conduct cases across 27 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 60.5% and an average conviction rate of 32.7%. Statewide, 1.5% of Disorderly Conduct charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $193.
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
Key takeaways
- Across 27 Virginia jurisdictions, Disorderly Conduct cases had an average dismissal rate of 60.5% and conviction rate of 32.7% in 2025 (2,218 cases).
- Dismissal rates ranged from 29.8% in Roanoke City to 81.0% in Albemarle County among jurisdictions with disorderly conduct data.
- Statewide, 1.5% of Disorderly Conduct charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court
Where Disorderly Conduct cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction
Across the 10 busiest courts80.9% in Arlington County to 47.1% in Lynchburg — same charge, different result by court.
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 413 | 50.8% | 44.1% | 2.9 months | $279 | 5.3 months |
| Fairfax County | 250 | 79.9% | 17.9% | 3.7 months | $195 | 4.3 months |
| Norfolk | 241 | 66.2% | 27.9% | 2.9 months | $101 | 4.8 months |
| Prince William County | 168 | 68.2% | 30.3% | 4.5 months | $110 | 1.8 months |
| Richmond City | 93 | 76.8% | 19.5% | 2.6 months | — | 8.7 months |
| Newport News | 84 | 68.0% | 9.3% | 3.8 months | $75 | 9.1 months |
| Lynchburg | 83 | 47.1% | 37.1% | 4.0 months | $81 | 4.2 months |
| Arlington County | 64 | 80.9% | 17.0% | 3.9 months | $375 | 2.2 months |
| Loudoun County | 62 | 79.2% | 20.8% | 4.4 months | $317 | 7.7 months |
| Henrico County | 60 | 49.1% | 43.4% | 4.2 months | $250 | 1.0 years |
| Roanoke City | 58 | 29.8% | 68.4% | 1.1 months | $137 | 4.9 months |
| Stafford County | 56 | 53.5% | 37.2% | 4.0 months | $150 | 4.6 months |
| Hampton | 54 | 47.9% | 25.0% | 2.4 months | $275 | 2.0 months |
| Portsmouth | 53 | 56.1% | 43.9% | 2.9 months | $233 | 6.1 months |
| Suffolk | 50 | 73.5% | 11.8% | 4.1 months | $138 | 1.0 years |
| Williamsburg | 49 | 51.3% | 46.2% | 4.3 months | $250 | 9.2 months |
| Rockingham County | 46 | 53.8% | 41.0% | 4.6 months | $130 | 2.8 months |
| Danville | 45 | 31.0% | 42.9% | 3.2 months | $222 | 4.3 months |
| Petersburg | 44 | 42.5% | 35.0% | 2.7 months | $100 | 7.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 42 | 62.5% | 37.5% | 4.9 months | $150 | 10.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 40 | 50.0% | 36.7% | 3.1 months | — | 3.5 months |
| Fredericksburg | 39 | 48.1% | 44.4% | 3.5 months | $300 | 2.8 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 32 | 52.2% | 47.8% | 3.5 months | $150 | 5.9 months |
| Emporia | 25 | 60.0% | 33.3% | 6.7 months | $150 | 6.0 months |
| Albemarle County | 24 | 81.0% | 19.0% | 2.4 months | — | 5.5 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
Related Virginia Statutes
Virginia Code sections associated with Disorderly Conduct charges.
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. 2,218 cases analyzed across 27 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
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What's Next
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