What are the case outcomes for Failure to Appear in Amelia County?

Based on 56 cases in Amelia County (2025 public records), 55.3% are dismissed, 36.8% result in a guilty plea, and 7.9% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Failure to Appear in Amelia County?

The dismissal rate is 55.3%, 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 Failure to Appear case take in Amelia County?

The median case takes 2.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 28 days, while the slowest 25% take 4.9 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Failure to Appear in Amelia County?

The conviction rate for Failure to Appear in Amelia County is 36.8%, 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 Failure to Appear in Amelia County?

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

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Failure to Appear in Amelia County?

Failure to Appear cases in Amelia County are heard in General District Court (56 cases in 2025).

How does Amelia County compare to other courts for Failure to Appear?

Amelia County has a 55.3% dismissal rate for Failure to Appear. Visit the Failure to Appear overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Failure to Appear in Amelia County?

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in Amelia County, the average sentence recorded is 10 days (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Failure to Appear in Amelia County, VA

Based on 56 public court records from 2025, Failure to Appear cases in Amelia County General District Court have a 55.3% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 59.5%), a 36.8% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.1 months.

55.3%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 59.5% statewide

36.8%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 34.7% statewide

2.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 56 General District Court cases in Amelia County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Failure to Appear cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

52.6%

36.8%

Dismissed by judge 52.6% (n=20) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 2.6% (n=1) Guilty Plea 36.8% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 7.9%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 52.6% of 38 resolved cases.

Source: 56 General District Court records, Amelia County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Amelia County compares

Dismissal rates for Failure to Appear in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Amelia CountyThis page 55.3% 56 cases

Prince William County 74.0% 2,423 cases Chesterfield County 59.2% 1,733 cases Fairfax County 91.5% 1,690 cases Norfolk 66.3% 1,502 cases

Statewide average 59.5% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

10 days

Avg Sentence

10 days

Median Sentence

$75

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 28 days

Median 2.1 months

Slowest 25% 4.9 months

Defense Attorneys with Failure to Appear Cases in Amelia County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Amelia County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Failure to Appear cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

David Moss 20 of 361 total Stephanie Henkle 4 of 42 total Preston G Williams 3 of 150 total Robert Lorey 1 of 60 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 — Amelia County

348 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Amelia County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Failure to Appear arrests in Amelia County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Amelia General District Court 54.1% 55 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Failure to Appear dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Amelia County

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 Amelia County compare to other Virginia courts?

Amelia County has a 55.3% dismissal rate for Failure to Appear cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Failure to Appear 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). Failure to Appear Outcomes — Amelia County, Virginia. Based on 56 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/failure-to-appear/amelia-county

Other Charges in Amelia County

Driving Suspended

48 cases · 18.2% dismissed

DUI / DWI

33 cases · 6.5% dismissed

Reckless Driving

27 cases · 36.0% dismissed

Assault & Battery

26 cases · 73.3% dismissed