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

Based on 28 cases in King William County (2025 public records), 77.3% are dismissed, 22.7% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 77.3%, based on 28 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 William County?

The median case takes 1.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 21 days, while the slowest 25% take 2.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Failure to Appear in King William County is 22.7%, based on 28 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 William 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 William County?

Failure to Appear cases in King William County are heard in General District Court (28 cases in 2025).

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

King William County has a 77.3% 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 King William County?

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in King William 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 King William County, VA

Based on 28 public court records from 2025, Failure to Appear cases in King William County General District Court have a 77.3% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 59.5%), a 22.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.5 months.

77.3%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 59.5% statewide

22.7%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 34.7% statewide

1.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 28 General District Court cases in King William County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Failure to Appear cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

72.7%

22.7%

Dismissed by judge 72.7% (n=16) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 4.5% (n=1) Guilty Plea 22.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 72.7% of 22 resolved cases.

Source: 28 General District Court records, King William County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How King William County compares

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

King William CountyThis page 77.3% 28 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 King William 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

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 21 days

Median 1.5 months

Slowest 25% 2.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Failure to Appear Cases in King William County

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

Terry Osborne 10 of 114 total Paul Freeman 9 of 241 total Shannon Dillon 8 of 222 total Jason Jones 8 of 91 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 — King William County

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

Commonwealth Of Virginia 73.7% 25 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 William 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 William County compare to other Virginia courts?

King William County has a 77.3% 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 — King William County, Virginia. Based on 28 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/failure-to-appear/king-william-county

Other Charges in King William County

Reckless Driving

234 cases · 15.6% dismissed

Driving Suspended

67 cases · 17.7% dismissed

DUI / DWI

50 cases · 7.9% dismissed

Weapons Offense

32 cases · 88.2% dismissed