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Stalking in Virginia

496 cases across 11 jurisdictions · 2025

According to 496 public court records from 2025, Stalking cases across 11 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 78.8% and an average conviction rate of 14.2%. Statewide, 2.7% of Stalking charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $100.

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

496
Total Cases
78.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
14.2%
Avg Conviction Rate
$100
Avg Fine
10.3 months
Avg Sentence
2.7%
Charge Reduction Rate

Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court

Where Stalking cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction

Arlington County 91.7% Norfolk 85.8% Newport News 85.7% Richmond City 83.3% Westmoreland County 81.8% Fairfax County 79.5% Chesterfield County 76.9% Chesapeake 63.2% Lynchburg 58.3% Virginia Beach 52.0%

Across the 10 busiest courts91.7% in Arlington County to 52.0% in Virginia Beach — same charge, different result by court.

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

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11 jurisdictions

Comparison by Court

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration Avg Fine Avg Sentence
Norfolk 154 85.8% 11.9% 3.0 months — 10.2 months
Newport News 53 85.7% 5.7% 4.3 months — 9.1 months
Chesterfield County 49 76.9% 10.3% 3.3 months — 1.0 years
Fairfax County 45 79.5% 20.5% 5.4 months — 8.9 months
Richmond City 43 83.3% 5.6% 2.2 months — 11.1 months
Virginia Beach 30 52.0% 32.0% 1.7 months $100 8.7 months
Arlington County 26 91.7% 8.3% 3.2 months — 1.0 years
Lynchburg 26 58.3% 29.2% 3.9 months — 10.7 months
Westmoreland County 24 81.8% 9.1% 1.5 months — 1.0 years
Chesapeake 23 63.2% 31.6% 3.6 months — 7.1 months
Washington County 23 66.7% 16.7% 4.6 months — 1.0 years

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

Related Virginia Statutes

Virginia Code sections associated with Stalking charges.

§ 18.2-60.3
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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 496 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.

Arlington County has the highest dismissal rate for Stalking at 91.7%. Use the comparison table above to see how all Virginia jurisdictions compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
A total of 496 Stalking cases were filed across 11 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025, with an average dismissal rate of 78.8%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Stalking across Virginia is 14.2%, 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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