What are the case outcomes for Protective Order Violation in Chesterfield County?

Based on 41 cases in Chesterfield County (2025 public records), 30.4% are dismissed, 43.5% result in a guilty plea, and 26.1% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.4 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation in Chesterfield County?

The dismissal rate is 30.4%, based on 41 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Protective Order Violation case take in Chesterfield County?

The median case takes 4.4 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.7 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Protective Order Violation in Chesterfield County?

The conviction rate for Protective Order Violation in Chesterfield County is 43.5%, based on 41 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Protective Order Violation in Chesterfield County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Protective Order Violation in Chesterfield County?

Protective Order Violation cases in Chesterfield County are heard in Circuit Court (41 cases in 2025).

How does Chesterfield County compare to other courts for Protective Order Violation?

Chesterfield County has a 30.4% dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation. Visit the Protective Order Violation overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Protective Order Violation in Chesterfield County?

For those convicted of Protective Order Violation in Chesterfield County, the average sentence recorded is 9.9 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Protective Order Violation in Chesterfield County, VA

Protective Order Violation cases in Chesterfield County are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 41 cases in 2025, 30.4% were dismissed or dropped and 43.5% resulted in conviction.

30.4%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.3% statewide

43.5%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 39.9% statewide

4.4 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 41 Circuit Court cases in Chesterfield County were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

21.7%

43.5%

26.1%

Dismissed by judge 8.7% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 21.7% (n=5) Guilty Plea 43.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 26.1%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 43.5% of 23 resolved cases.

Source: 41 Circuit Court records, Chesterfield County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Chesterfield County compares

Dismissal rates for Protective Order Violation in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

Chesterfield CountyThis page 30.4% 41 cases

Virginia Beach 69.2% 46 cases Prince William County 66.7% 36 cases Lynchburg 50.0% 31 cases Orange County 65.0% 31 cases

Statewide average 53.3% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Chesterfield County Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

9.9 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.1 months

Median 4.4 months

Slowest 25% 6.7 months

Defense Attorneys with Protective Order Violation Cases in Chesterfield County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Chesterfield County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Protective Order Violation cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

D Clements 13 of 44 total B Graves 1 of 32 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Chesterfield County

4,429 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Chesterfield County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

How does Chesterfield County compare to other Virginia courts?

Chesterfield County has a 30.4% dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Protective Order Violation overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.

Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?

All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Protective Order Violation Outcomes — Chesterfield County, Virginia. Based on 41 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/protective-order-violation/chesterfield-county

Other Charges in Chesterfield County

Larceny / Theft

2,093 cases · 55.0% dismissed

Failure to Appear

1,733 cases · 59.2% dismissed

DUI / DWI

1,300 cases · 11.7% dismissed

Drug Possession

1,252 cases · 54.1% dismissed