Sex Offense in Virginia
2,044 cases across 24 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 2,044 public court records from 2025, Sex Offense cases across 24 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 65.3% and an average conviction rate of 30.1%. Statewide, 5.8% of Sex Offense charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $191.
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 24 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: May 2, 2026
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 299 | 62.0% | 29.7% | 1.3 months | — | 3.8 years |
| Prince William County | 239 | 80.3% | 18.7% | 2.4 months | — | 8.3 years |
| Chesterfield County | 181 | 64.9% | 33.5% | 2.8 months | — | 11.8 years |
| Norfolk | 168 | 73.3% | 20.5% | 3.2 months | $100 | 4.4 years |
| Portsmouth | 130 | 96.3% | 3.7% | 3.4 months | — | 11.5 months |
| Virginia Beach | 114 | 28.0% | 67.6% | 3.3 months | $194 | 3.9 years |
| Newport News | 113 | 52.9% | 40.7% | 3.2 months | $58 | 4.9 years |
| Arlington County | 112 | 62.4% | 29.1% | 4.0 months | $250 | 5.8 years |
| Fairfax County | 96 | 77.4% | 22.6% | 5.2 months | $333 | 7.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 83 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 5.2 months | — | — |
| Tazewell County | 56 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 8.0 months | — | 1.0 years |
| Henrico County | 56 | 47.8% | 42.3% | 4.1 months | — | 3.8 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 55 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 5.0 months | $262 | 3.0 years |
| Richmond City | 51 | 68.7% | 31.3% | 3.5 months | — | 7.5 years |
| Rockingham County | 50 | 80.5% | 19.6% | 6.4 months | — | 2.1 years |
| Alexandria | 42 | 40.8% | 49.2% | 2.9 months | $100 | 2.3 years |
| Roanoke City | 33 | 37.0% | 63.0% | 1.4 months | $100 | 5.6 months |
| Roanoke County | 27 | 86.7% | 13.3% | 3.4 months | — | 1.0 years |
| Stafford County | 24 | 73.7% | 26.3% | 2.4 months | — | 1.0 years |
| Suffolk | 24 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.1 months | — | 8.4 months |
| Franklin County | 23 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 2.7 months | — | 18.9 years |
| Gloucester County | 23 | 14.3% | 85.7% | 2.3 months | — | 14.2 years |
| Middlesex County | 23 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 4.0 months | — | 20.0 years |
| Smyth County | 22 | 10.0% | 90.0% | 4.2 months | — | 5.2 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Related Virginia Statutes
Virginia Code sections associated with Sex Offense charges.
Case Dismissed?
If your Sex Offense case was dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible to have it sealed from your record.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 2,044 cases analyzed across 24 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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What's Next
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