What are the case outcomes for Stalking in Washington County?

Based on 23 cases in Washington County (2025 public records), 66.7% are dismissed, 16.7% result in conviction, and 16.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Stalking in Washington County?

The dismissal rate is 66.7%, based on 23 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Stalking case take in Washington County?

The median case takes 4.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.4 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Stalking in Washington County?

The conviction rate for Stalking in Washington County is 16.7%, based on 23 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 Stalking in Washington County?

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

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

Stalking cases in Washington County are heard in General District Court (23 cases in 2025).

How does Washington County compare to other courts for Stalking?

Washington County has a 66.7% 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 Washington County?

For those convicted of Stalking in Washington County, the average sentence recorded is 1.0 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Stalking in Washington County, VA

Based on 23 public court records from 2025, Stalking cases in Washington County General District Court have a 66.7% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 78.8%), a 16.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.6 months.

66.7%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 78.8% statewide

16.7%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 14.2% statewide

4.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 23 General District Court cases in Washington County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Stalking cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

55.6%

16.7%

Dismissed by judge 11.1% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 55.6% (n=10) Convicted 16.7% (n=3) Acquitted 16.7%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 55.6% of 18 resolved cases.

Source: 23 General District Court records, Washington County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Washington County compares

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

Washington CountyThis page 66.7% 23 cases

Norfolk 85.8% 154 cases Newport News 85.7% 53 cases Chesterfield County 76.9% 49 cases Fairfax County 79.5% 45 cases

Statewide average 78.8% all Virginia

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

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

Sentencing When Convicted

1.0 years

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% 2.5 months

Median 4.6 months

Slowest 25% 7.4 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Stalking Charge

Representation options in Washington 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 Washington County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on stalking cases in Washington County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Stalking Cases in Washington County

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

Chip Barker 2 of 159 total R Wayne Austin 1 of 35 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 — Washington County

1,761 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Washington 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 Washington County compare to other Virginia courts?

Washington County has a 66.7% 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. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking Outcomes — Washington County, Virginia. Based on 23 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/washington-county

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266 cases · 46.3% dismissed

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