What are the case outcomes for Stalking in Chesterfield County?

Of 49 cases filed in Chesterfield County in 2025 (public records), 44 reached a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal. Of those, 77.3% are dismissed, 11.4% result in conviction, and 11.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Stalking in Chesterfield County?

The dismissal rate is 77.3% of the 44 cases that reached an outcome, out of 49 filed in 2025 (public court records). This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Stalking case take in Chesterfield County?

The median case takes 3.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.1 months, while the slowest 25% take 6.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Stalking in Chesterfield County?

The conviction rate for Stalking in Chesterfield County is 11.4% of the 44 cases that reached an outcome, out of 49 filed in 2025 (public court records). This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Stalking in Chesterfield County?

2.0% of Stalking cases in Chesterfield County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Obstruct/Resist W/O Force.

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

Stalking cases in Chesterfield County are heard in General District Court (49 cases in 2025).

How does Chesterfield County compare to other courts for Stalking?

Chesterfield County has a 77.3% dismissal rate for Stalking. Visit the Stalking overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Stalking in Chesterfield County?

For those convicted of Stalking in Chesterfield County, the average sentence recorded is 10.9 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Stalking in Chesterfield County, VA

Based on 49 public court records from 2025, Stalking cases in Chesterfield County General District Court have a 77.3% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 78.6%), a 11.4% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 3.3 months.

Key takeaways

77.3% of Stalking cases in Chesterfield County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 49 public court records (Virginia average: 78.6%).
11.4% resulted in conviction; 11.4% ended in acquittal.
2.0% were amended to a lesser charge, most often Obstruct/Resist W/O Force.
The median case resolved in 3.3 months; the slowest quarter took 6.4 months or more.

77.3%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 78.6% statewide

11.4%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 14.9% statewide

3.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Of 49 General District Court cases in Chesterfield County filed in 2025, 44 ended in a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal — the basis for the rates below. This is where most Stalking cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

15.9%

61.4%

Dismissed by judge 15.9% (n=7) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 61.4% (n=27) Convicted 11.4% (n=5) Acquitted 11.4%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 61.4% of 44 resolved cases.

Source: 49 General District Court records, Chesterfield County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Chesterfield County compares

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

Chesterfield CountyThis page 77.3% 49 cases

Norfolk 86.2% 156 cases Newport News 84.4% 54 cases Fairfax County 79.5% 46 cases Richmond City 84.6% 44 cases

Statewide average 78.6% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

10.9 months

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

$100

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

2.0% of Stalking cases
in Chesterfield County are reduced

1 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Stalking Obstruct/Resist W/O Force

1 cases · 100.0% of reductions

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 3.3 months

Slowest 25% 6.4 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Stalking Charge

Representation options in Chesterfield County.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a stalking charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Chesterfield County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on stalking cases in Chesterfield County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Stalking Cases in Chesterfield County

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

D Clements 2 of 70 total Angela Watson 1 of 33 total E Battle 1 of 28 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.

Can a Stalking charge be reduced to something lesser?

2.0% of Stalking cases in Chesterfield County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Obstruct/Resist W/O Force (1 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Chesterfield County compare to other Virginia courts?

Chesterfield County has a 77.3% dismissal rate for Stalking cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Stalking 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. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking Outcomes — Chesterfield County, Virginia. Based on 49 public court records, 2025; last updated July 8, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/chesterfield-county

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