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

Based on 227 cases in York County (2025 public records), 74.1% are dismissed, 25.2% result in a guilty plea, and 0.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.1 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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

The dismissal rate is 74.1%, based on 227 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 York County?

The median case takes 3.1 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.6 months, while the slowest 25% take 5.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

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

The conviction rate for Failure to Appear in York County is 25.2%, based on 227 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 York 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 York County?

Failure to Appear cases in York County are heard in General District Court (227 cases in 2025).

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

York County has a 74.1% 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 York County?

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in York County, the average sentence recorded is 9 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 York County, VA

Based on 227 public court records from 2025, Failure to Appear cases in York County General District Court have a 74.1% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 59.5%), a 25.2% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.1 months.

74.1%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 59.5% statewide

25.2%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 34.7% statewide

3.1 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 227 General District Court cases in York County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Failure to Appear cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

71.4%

25.2%

Dismissed by judge 71.4% (n=105) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 2.7% (n=4) Guilty Plea 25.2% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.7%

Largest outcomeDismissed by judge — 71.4% of 147 resolved cases.

Source: 227 General District Court records, York County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How York 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.

York CountyThis page 74.1% 227 cases

Norfolk 66.3% 1,502 cases Newport News 53.4% 1,232 cases Chesapeake 68.1% 1,217 cases Virginia Beach 49.0% 989 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 York County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

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

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

56.2%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 34.5% statewide

8.3%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 9.5% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in York 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% 1.6 months

Median 3.1 months

Slowest 25% 5.4 months

Defense Attorneys with Failure to Appear Cases in York County

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

Steven Birocco 11 of 118 total Christopher Reagan 9 of 163 total Rebecca Lawrence 6 of 134 total Gordon Klugh 6 of 108 total Steven Barnette 5 of 239 total Chad Roberts 5 of 217 total Brian Decker 4 of 109 total Sean Jung 4 of 101 total Julie Churchill 4 of 79 total John Konstantinou 2 of 113 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 — York County

1,162 circuit court filings prosecuted by the York 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 York County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Commonwealth Of Virginia 74.8% 220 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 York 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 York County compare to other Virginia courts?

York County has a 74.1% 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 — York County, Virginia. Based on 227 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/failure-to-appear/york-county

Other Charges in York County

Reckless Driving

552 cases · 15.5% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

440 cases · 68.0% dismissed

Driving Suspended

253 cases · 19.5% dismissed

DUI / DWI

198 cases · 17.1% dismissed