Stalking in Virginia
525 cases across 12 jurisdictions · 2025
Charge statistics were restated in July 2026 — cases are now grouped by the Virginia Code section charged. What changed and why
Of 525 stalking cases filed in 2025 across 12 Virginia jurisdictions, 445 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 78.6% and an average conviction rate of 14.9%. Statewide, 4.4% 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 12 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: July 8, 2026
Key takeaways
- Across 12 Virginia jurisdictions, Stalking cases had an average dismissal rate of 78.6% and conviction rate of 14.9% in 2025 (525 cases).
- Dismissal rates ranged from 53.8% in Virginia Beach to 92.9% in Arlington County among jurisdictions with stalking data.
- Statewide, 4.4% of Stalking charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court
Where Stalking cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction
Across the 10 busiest courts92.9% in Arlington County to 53.8% in Virginia Beach — same charge, different result by court.
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 156 | 86.2% | 11.7% | 2.8 months | — | 9.6 months |
| Newport News | 54 | 84.4% | 6.7% | 4.2 months | — | 10.1 months |
| Chesterfield County | 49 | 77.3% | 11.4% | 3.3 months | $100 | 10.9 months |
| Fairfax County | 46 | 79.5% | 20.5% | 4.8 months | — | 8.9 months |
| Richmond City | 44 | 84.6% | 5.1% | 2.2 months | — | 11.1 months |
| Virginia Beach | 31 | 53.8% | 30.8% | 1.7 months | $100 | 8.7 months |
| Arlington County | 26 | 92.9% | 7.1% | 3.2 months | — | 1.0 years |
| Lynchburg | 26 | 60.0% | 28.0% | 3.9 months | — | 10.7 months |
| Washington County | 25 | 70.0% | 15.0% | 3.5 months | — | 1.0 years |
| Chesapeake | 24 | 60.0% | 35.0% | 3.1 months | — | 7.8 months |
| Westmoreland County | 24 | 81.8% | 9.1% | 1.5 months | — | 1.0 years |
| Rockingham County | 20 | 64.7% | 29.4% | 1.7 months | — | 6.0 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Case Dismissed?
If your Stalking case was dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible to have it sealed from your record.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 525 cases analyzed across 12 jurisdictions. Last updated July 8, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
What's Next
Stalking dismissal rates range from 54% to 93% across Virginia. Your court matters. An attorney who handles Stalking cases in your court can review your case — free.
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