Kidnapping / Abduction in Virginia
3,936 cases across 53 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
According to 3,936 public court records from 2023–2024, Kidnapping / Abduction cases across 53 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 71.6% and an average conviction rate of 24.0%. Statewide, 5.9% of Kidnapping / Abduction charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $7,078.
Facing Kidnapping / Abduction charges in Virginia? Dismissal rates range from 31.6% to 96.1% depending on the court. An attorney who knows your court can tell you what this means — free, no obligation.
Ask a Virginia attorney — freeDismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 53 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2023–2024 public court records. Last updated: December 2024
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 387 | 71.4% | 20.1% | 4.0 months | — | 8.4 years |
| Prince William County | 300 | 73.3% | 25.0% | 5.5 months | — | 12.0 years |
| Fairfax County | 290 | 96.1% | 3.9% | 3.8 months | — | 8.6 months |
| Chesapeake | 206 | 67.5% | 28.5% | 6.4 months | — | 5.2 years |
| Norfolk | 184 | 64.3% | 23.8% | 8.8 months | — | 10.0 years |
| Hampton | 183 | 78.3% | 12.0% | 3.0 months | — | 7.8 years |
| Portsmouth | 156 | 89.3% | 10.7% | 5.6 months | $2,500 | 7.7 years |
| Chesterfield County | 154 | 76.9% | 19.2% | 4.9 months | — | 13.2 years |
| Henrico County | 153 | 70.7% | 25.0% | 5.9 months | — | 14.0 years |
| Richmond City | 130 | 76.9% | 23.1% | 5.5 months | — | 9.9 years |
| Virginia Beach | 128 | 56.0% | 39.3% | 6.1 months | — | 7.2 years |
| Suffolk | 104 | 78.2% | 14.5% | 6.3 months | — | 5.0 years |
| Arlington County | 89 | 78.0% | 16.9% | 4.8 months | — | 15.1 years |
| Lynchburg | 76 | 75.0% | 15.9% | 8.7 months | — | 6.6 years |
| Danville | 67 | 74.4% | 20.5% | 3.2 months | — | 6.0 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 67 | 52.9% | 31.4% | 6.6 months | — | 11.1 years |
| Stafford County | 64 | 75.0% | 18.2% | 4.6 months | $2,500 | 13.5 years |
| Tazewell County | 63 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 7.1 months | — | 4.5 years |
| Petersburg | 54 | 63.6% | 36.4% | 7.1 months | — | 9.2 years |
| Henry County | 53 | 54.5% | 42.4% | 6.6 months | $250 | 7.1 years |
| Loudoun County | 53 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 3.8 months | $50,000 | 11.2 years |
| York County | 50 | 83.8% | 16.2% | 3.5 months | — | 3.3 years |
| Montgomery County | 45 | 68.8% | 31.2% | 5.9 months | $300 | 4.0 years |
| Rockingham County | 45 | 50.0% | 44.1% | 3.3 months | $1,200 | 6.8 years |
| Augusta County | 42 | 64.3% | 35.7% | 3.7 months | — | 7.7 years |
| Hopewell | 39 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 4.8 months | — | 14.9 years |
| Hanover County | 36 | 52.0% | 48.0% | 5.4 months | — | 3.8 years |
| Williamsburg | 35 | 62.1% | 31.0% | 6.0 months | $2,500 | 15.9 years |
| Winchester | 34 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 4.0 months | — | 2.4 years |
| Roanoke City | 33 | 86.7% | 13.3% | 1.8 months | — | 2.8 years |
| Wise County | 33 | 84.6% | 15.4% | 4.2 months | — | 8.2 years |
| Shenandoah County | 32 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 5.9 months | — | 7.2 years |
| Fredericksburg | 31 | 56.5% | 26.1% | 2.7 months | — | 3.0 years |
| Washington County | 31 | 59.3% | 40.7% | 3.0 months | — | 8.5 years |
| Gloucester County | 30 | 56.2% | 37.5% | 3.4 months | — | 3.3 years |
| Pulaski County | 30 | 81.8% | 18.2% | 4.0 months | — | 3.5 years |
| Scott County | 30 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 4.6 months | — | 5.6 years |
| Alexandria | 29 | 95.5% | 4.5% | 1.7 months | — | 3.0 months |
| Colonial Heights | 29 | 68.4% | 26.3% | 5.2 months | — | 7.8 years |
| Mecklenburg County | 29 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 9.7 months | — | 6.0 years |
| Page County | 29 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 6.6 months | — | 6.0 years |
| Roanoke County | 28 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 7.6 months | — | 4.1 years |
| Staunton | 27 | 66.7% | 22.2% | 4.5 months | — | 7.5 years |
| Dinwiddie County | 26 | 55.6% | 27.8% | 5.7 months | $300 | 6.5 years |
| Amherst County | 25 | 82.4% | 17.6% | 5.0 months | — | 8.3 years |
| Albemarle County | 24 | 46.7% | 46.7% | 4.9 months | — | 5.1 years |
| Giles County | 24 | 73.7% | 26.3% | 1.2 years | — | 6.2 years |
| Appomattox County | 23 | 31.6% | 63.2% | 10.7 months | — | 9.9 years |
| Halifax County | 23 | 41.7% | 58.3% | 7.0 months | — | 8.6 years |
| Patrick County | 21 | 60.0% | 33.3% | 7.1 months | — | 5.0 years |
| Prince George County | 21 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 4.5 months | — | 9.0 years |
| Warren County | 21 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 7.8 months | — | 3.8 years |
| Carroll County | 20 | 52.9% | 47.1% | 6.2 months | — | 8.1 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Case Dismissed?
If your Kidnapping / Abduction case was dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible to have it sealed from your record.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 3,936 cases analyzed across 53 jurisdictions. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
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What's Next
Kidnapping / Abduction dismissal rates range from 32% to 96% across Virginia. Your court matters. An attorney who handles Kidnapping / Abduction cases in your court can review your case — free.
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