According to 10,524 public court records from 2023–2024, Probation Violation cases across 17 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 92.7% and an average conviction rate of 4.9%. Statewide, 0.1% of Probation Violation charges are reduced to a lesser offense.

Facing Probation Violation charges in Virginia? Dismissal rates range from 0.0% to 100.0% depending on the court. An attorney who knows your court can tell you what this means — free, no obligation.

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Dismissal 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 17 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2023–2024 public court records. Last updated: December 2024

10,524
Total Cases
92.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
4.9%
Avg Conviction Rate
4.4 years
Avg Sentence
0.1%
Charge Reduction Rate
Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration Avg Sentence
Buchanan County 2,554 96.5% 2.6% 5.4 months 7.2 years
Stafford County 1,546 75.6% 22.0% 4.4 months 1.2 years
Martinsville 1,435 100.0% 0.0% 5.7 months
Patrick County 1,281 92.6% 0.5% 5.4 months 1.0 months
Mecklenburg County 1,021 100.0% 0.0% 3.9 months
Bedford County 963 99.3% 0.7% 3.5 months 1.0 years
Amherst County 530 83.7% 2.0% 5.8 months 19.8 years
Albemarle County 390 97.9% 2.1% 6.7 months 3.4 years
Buena Vista 263 91.7% 8.3% 2.7 months 3.1 years
Madison County 232 82.6% 17.4% 5.7 months 8.3 months
Sussex County 148 100.0% 0.0% 6.1 months
Wythe County 42 100.0% 0.0% 7.0 months
Virginia Beach 30 66.7% 33.3% 2.7 years 1.5 months
Wise County 25 96.0% 4.0% 1.4 months 1.0 months
York County 23 66.7% 33.3% 5.2 months 8.5 years
Richmond City 21 100.0% 0.0% 7.4 months
Alexandria 20 0.0% 0.0% N/A

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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If your Probation Violation case was dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible to have it sealed from your record.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 10,524 cases analyzed across 17 jurisdictions. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Martinsville has the highest dismissal rate for Probation Violation at 100.0%. Use the comparison table above to see how all Virginia jurisdictions compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
A total of 10,524 Probation Violation cases were filed across 17 Virginia jurisdictions in 2023–2024, with an average dismissal rate of 92.7%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Probation Violation across Virginia is 4.9%, based on 2023-2024 public court records. Rates vary by jurisdiction — use the comparison table above to see how each court differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

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