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.
3,610
Total Cases
92.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
vs 40.5% all charges
7.7%
Avg Conviction Rate
vs 58.1% all charges
1.1 years
Avg Sentence
1.1%
Charge Reduction Rate

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.

Top 10 jurisdictions by Probation Violation case volume · 2025 public court records · methodology
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

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Virginia Code sections associated with Probation Violation charges.

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

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 3,610 Probation Violation cases were filed across 11 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025, with an average dismissal rate of 92.3%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Probation Violation across Virginia is 7.7%, 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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