Probation Violation in Virginia
10,524 cases across 17 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
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.
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 17 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 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
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, 2023–2024. 10,524 cases analyzed across 17 jurisdictions. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
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What's Next
Probation Violation dismissal rates range from 0% to 100% across Virginia. Your court matters. An attorney who handles Probation Violation cases in your court can review your case — free.
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