What are the case outcomes for Disorderly Conduct in Arlington County?

Based on 61 cases in Arlington County (2025 public records), 81.0% are dismissed, 16.7% result in a guilty plea, and 2.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Arlington County?

The dismissal rate is 81.0%, based on 61 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Disorderly Conduct case take in Arlington County?

The median case takes 3.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.7 months, while the slowest 25% take 9.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Arlington County?

The conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Arlington County is 16.7%, based on 61 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 Disorderly Conduct in Arlington County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Disorderly Conduct in Arlington County?

Disorderly Conduct cases in Arlington County are heard in General District Court (61 cases in 2025).

How does Arlington County compare to other courts for Disorderly Conduct?

Arlington County has a 81.0% dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct. Visit the Disorderly Conduct overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Disorderly Conduct in Arlington County?

For those convicted of Disorderly Conduct in Arlington County, the average sentence recorded is 2.2 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Disorderly Conduct in Arlington County, VA

Based on 61 public court records from 2025, Disorderly Conduct cases in Arlington County General District Court have a 81.0% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 60.4%), a 16.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.8 months.

81.0%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 60.4% statewide

16.7%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 32.6% statewide

3.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 61 General District Court cases in Arlington County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Disorderly Conduct cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

26.2%

54.8%

16.7%

Dismissed by judge 26.2% (n=11) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 54.8% (n=23) Guilty Plea 16.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 2.4%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 54.8% of 42 resolved cases.

Source: 61 General District Court records, Arlington County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Arlington County compares

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

Arlington CountyThis page 81.0% 61 cases

Fairfax County 78.8% 230 cases Prince William County 72.0% 150 cases Loudoun County 78.3% 62 cases Stafford County 50.0% 56 cases

Statewide average 60.4% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Arlington County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

2.2 months

Avg Sentence

1.5 months

Median Sentence

$250

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.7 months

Median 3.8 months

Slowest 25% 9.6 months

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Arlington County

2,468 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Arlington 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 Arlington County compare to other Virginia courts?

Arlington County has a 81.0% dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Disorderly Conduct 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). Disorderly Conduct Outcomes — Arlington County, Virginia. Based on 61 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/arlington-county

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936 cases · 48.3% dismissed

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913 cases · 67.5% dismissed

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545 cases · 11.3% dismissed

Assault & Battery

411 cases · 73.0% dismissed