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

Based on 451 cases in Henrico County (2025 public records), 47.6% are dismissed, 37.2% result in a guilty plea, and 3.3% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.2 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 47.6%, based on 451 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 Henrico County?

The median case takes 3.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.0 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Failure to Appear in Henrico County is 43.6%, based on 451 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 Henrico 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 Henrico County?

Most Failure to Appear cases in Henrico County are heard in General District Court (65 cases in 2025), where 47.6% are dismissed and the median case takes 4.1 months. 386 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 53.9% are dismissed.

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

Henrico County has a 47.6% 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 Henrico County?

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in Henrico County, the average sentence recorded is 3.8 months (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 Henrico County, VA

If you've been charged with failure to appear in Henrico County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (65 of 451) were heard in General District Court, where 47.6% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 4.1 months. 386 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

47.6%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 59.5% statewide

43.6%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 34.7% statewide

3.2 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 65 General District Court cases in Henrico County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Failure to Appear cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

45.2%

50.0%

Dismissed by judge 45.2% (n=19) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 2.4% (n=1) Guilty Plea 50.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 2.4%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 50.0% of 42 resolved cases.

Source: 65 General District Court records, Henrico County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Henrico County compares

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

Henrico CountyThis page 47.6% 451 cases

Chesterfield County 59.2% 1,733 cases Hanover County 35.4% 575 cases Colonial Heights 40.2% 287 cases Richmond City 55.0% 266 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 Henrico County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 386 Failure to Appear cases in 2025

A small share of Failure to Appear cases in Henrico County are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

50.0%

35.1%

Dismissed 50.0% (n=114) Nolle prosequi 3.9% (n=9) Guilty Plea 35.1% Found Guilty 7.5% Acquitted 3.5%

Sentencing When Convicted

3.8 months

Avg Sentence

10 days

Median Sentence

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.6 months

Median 3.2 months

Slowest 25% 6.0 months

Defense Attorneys with Failure to Appear Cases in Henrico County

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

Nikita Wolf 49 of 1,019 total Richard Booker 26 of 649 total Ericka Battle 25 of 342 total Kyle Anderson 21 of 479 total James Mclemore 17 of 585 total Kaylin Cecchini 16 of 548 total Chris Bain 15 of 731 total Ted Bruns 11 of 489 total George Townsend 11 of 404 total Todd Duval 11 of 336 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 — Henrico County

6,558 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

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Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

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

Commonwealth Of Va 50.0% 31 cases Commonwealth Of Virginia 47.6% 30 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 Henrico 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.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?

In Virginia, most Failure to Appear cases start in General District Court — that's where the 65 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 386 Failure to Appear cases were heard in Henrico County Circuit Court in 2025, where 53.9% were dismissed and 42.5% resulted in conviction.

How does Henrico County compare to other Virginia courts?

Henrico County has a 47.6% 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 — Henrico County, Virginia. Based on 451 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/failure-to-appear/henrico-county

Other Charges in Henrico County

Larceny / Theft

2,966 cases · 45.6% dismissed

Drug Possession

1,823 cases · 52.8% dismissed

Weapons Offense

1,114 cases · 54.0% dismissed

DUI / DWI

966 cases · 13.0% dismissed