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Probation Violation in Virginia

3,523 cases across 11 jurisdictions · 2025

According to 3,523 public court records from 2025, Probation Violation cases across 11 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 92.4% and an average conviction rate of 7.6%. 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

3,523
Total Cases
92.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
7.6%
Avg Conviction Rate
1.1 years
Avg Sentence
1.1%
Charge Reduction Rate

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11 jurisdictions

Comparison by Court

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration Avg Sentence
Buchanan County 718 98.0% 2.0% 2.8 months 1.0 years
Stafford County 654 86.7% 13.3% 3.1 months 8.1 months
Patrick County 506 91.4% 8.6% 1.9 months 1.0 months
Martinsville 438 100.0% 0.0% 3.1 months —
Mecklenburg County 361 96.4% 3.6% 1.7 months 1.5 years
Bedford County 348 100.0% 0.0% 2.3 months —
Amherst County 146 84.6% 15.4% 4.5 months 4.0 years
Madison County 125 100.0% 0.0% 4.4 months —
Albemarle County 99 100.0% 0.0% 3.0 months —
Buena Vista 87 0.0% 100.0% 1.8 months 5.0 years
Sussex County 41 100.0% 0.0% 2.5 months —

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 3,523 cases analyzed across 11 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Common Questions

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 3,523 Probation Violation cases were filed across 11 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025, with an average dismissal rate of 92.4%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Probation Violation across Virginia is 7.6%, based on 2025 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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