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

Based on 73 cases in King George County (2025 public records), 48.9% are dismissed, 31.1% result in a guilty plea, and 20.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.2 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 48.9%, based on 73 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 King George County?

The median case takes 4.2 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.1 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Failure to Appear in King George County is 31.1%, based on 73 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 King George 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 King George County?

Failure to Appear cases in King George County are heard in General District Court (73 cases in 2025).

How does King George County compare to other courts for Failure to Appear?

King George County has a 48.9% 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 King George County?

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in King George County, the average sentence recorded is 8 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 King George County, VA

Based on 73 public court records from 2025, Failure to Appear cases in King George County General District Court have a 48.9% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 59.5%), a 31.1% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.2 months.

48.9%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 59.5% statewide

31.1%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 34.7% statewide

4.2 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 73 General District Court cases in King George County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Failure to Appear cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

31.1%

17.8%

31.1%

20.0%

Dismissed by judge 31.1% (n=14) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 17.8% (n=8) Guilty Plea 31.1% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 20.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 31.1% of 45 resolved cases.

Source: 73 General District Court records, King George County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How King George 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.

King George CountyThis page 48.9% 73 cases

Lancaster County 73.3% 48 cases Westmoreland County 66.7% 33 cases Northumberland County 48.0% 30 cases Richmond County 62.5% 24 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 King George County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

8 days

Avg Sentence

10 days

Median Sentence

$50

Avg Fine

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.6 months

Median 4.2 months

Slowest 25% 5.1 months

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — King George County

550 circuit court filings prosecuted by the King George 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 King George County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Judge A O'Connor 50.0% 54 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 King George 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 King George County compare to other Virginia courts?

King George County has a 48.9% 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 — King George County, Virginia. Based on 73 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/failure-to-appear/king-george-county

Other Charges in King George County

Reckless Driving

126 cases · 51.0% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

118 cases · 73.8% dismissed

DUI / DWI

104 cases · 17.3% dismissed

Drug Possession

85 cases · 52.3% dismissed

Failure to Appear in King George County

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Sentencing When Convicted

Case Duration

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — King George County

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Common Questions

Other Charges in King George County

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