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

Based on 266 cases in Washington County (2025 public records), 45.0% are dismissed, 33.3% result in a guilty plea, and 19.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 45.0%, based on 266 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 Washington County?

The median case takes 3.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Failure to Appear in Washington County is 34.4%, based on 266 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 Washington 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 Washington County?

Most Failure to Appear cases in Washington County are heard in General District Court (197 cases in 2025), where 45.0% are dismissed and the median case takes 3.5 months. 69 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 50.0% are dismissed.

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

Washington County has a 45.0% 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 Washington County?

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in Washington County, the average sentence recorded is 1.9 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 Washington County, VA

If you've been charged with failure to appear in Washington County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (197 of 266) were heard in General District Court, where 45.0% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.5 months. 69 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

45.0%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 59.5% statewide

34.4%

Conviction Rate

● vs 34.7% statewide

3.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 197 General District Court cases in Washington County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Failure to Appear cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

29.5%

15.4%

28.9%

26.2%

Dismissed by judge 29.5% (n=44) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 15.4% (n=23) Guilty Plea 28.9% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 26.2%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 29.5% of 149 resolved cases.

Source: 197 General District Court records, Washington County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Washington 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.

Washington CountyThis page 45.0% 266 cases

Wise County 77.3% 518 cases Bristol 31.7% 274 cases Smyth County 53.1% 267 cases Wythe County 71.0% 260 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 Washington County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 69 Failure to Appear cases in 2025

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

44.0%

46.0%

Dismissed 44.0% (n=22) Nolle prosequi 6.0% (n=3) Guilty Plea 46.0% Found Guilty 4.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 48 convicted cases in Washington County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

27.1%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 34.5% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Washington County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.8 months

Median 3.4 months

Slowest 25% 5.5 months

Defense Attorneys with Failure to Appear Cases in Washington County

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

Chris Johnson 18 of 267 total Catherine O'Brien 15 of 264 total Johnny Rosenbaum 13 of 396 total David Childers 10 of 263 total Jimmie Hess 7 of 193 total Matthew Felty 7 of 109 total John Coleman 7 of 101 total Stephanie Pease 6 of 375 total Sharon Farmer 6 of 172 total Joseph Curcio 5 of 43 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 — Washington County

1,761 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Washington 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 Washington County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Commonwealth Of Virginia 44.5% 193 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 Washington 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 197 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 69 Failure to Appear cases were heard in Washington County Circuit Court in 2025, where 50.0% were dismissed and 50.0% resulted in conviction.

How does Washington County compare to other Virginia courts?

Washington County has a 45.0% 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 — Washington County, Virginia. Based on 266 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/failure-to-appear/washington-county

Other Charges in Washington County

Larceny / Theft

356 cases · 39.0% dismissed

Drug Possession

321 cases · 51.1% dismissed

Reckless Driving

222 cases · 40.3% dismissed

Driving Suspended

209 cases · 25.3% dismissed