Probation Violation in Virginia
3,610 cases across 11 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 3,610 public court records from 2025, Probation Violation cases across 11 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 92.3% and an average conviction rate of 7.7%. Statewide, 1.1% of Probation Violation charges are reduced to a lesser offense.
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 11 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: May 2, 2026
Key takeaways
- Across 11 Virginia jurisdictions, Probation Violation cases had an average dismissal rate of 92.3% and conviction rate of 7.7% in 2025 (3,610 cases).
- Dismissal rates ranged from 50.0% in Buena Vista to 100.0% in Martinsville among jurisdictions with probation violation data.
- Statewide, 1.1% of Probation Violation charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court
Where Probation Violation cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction
Across the 10 busiest courts100.0% in Martinsville to 50.0% in Buena Vista — same charge, different result by court.
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County | 718 | 98.9% | 1.1% | 3.6 months | 1.0 years |
| Stafford County | 678 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 4.0 months | 8.6 months |
| Patrick County | 538 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 3.3 months | 1.0 months |
| Martinsville | 444 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 months | — |
| Mecklenburg County | 361 | 96.4% | 3.6% | 2.4 months | 1.5 years |
| Bedford County | 356 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 months | — |
| Amherst County | 147 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 4.8 months | 4.0 years |
| Madison County | 127 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.5 months | — |
| Albemarle County | 104 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.8 months | — |
| Buena Vista | 91 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.4 months | 5.0 years |
| Sussex County | 46 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.4 months | — |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Compare Probation Violation to Related Charges
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Related Virginia Statutes
Virginia Code sections associated with Probation Violation charges.
Case Dismissed?
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, 2025. 3,610 cases analyzed across 11 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
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What's Next
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