What are the case outcomes for Stalking in Westmoreland County?

Based on 24 cases in Westmoreland County (2025 public records), 81.8% are dismissed, 9.1% result in a guilty plea, and 9.1% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.5 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Stalking in Westmoreland County?

The dismissal rate is 81.8%, based on 24 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 Westmoreland County?

The median case takes 1.5 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 1.5 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Stalking in Westmoreland County?

The conviction rate for Stalking in Westmoreland County is 9.1%, based on 24 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 Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County?

Stalking cases in Westmoreland County are heard in General District Court (24 cases in 2025).

How does Westmoreland County compare to other courts for Stalking?

Westmoreland County has a 81.8% 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 Westmoreland County?

For those convicted of Stalking in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County, VA

Based on 24 public court records from 2025, Stalking cases in Westmoreland County General District Court have a 81.8% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 78.8%), a 9.1% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.5 months.

81.8%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 78.8% statewide

9.1%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 14.2% statewide

1.5 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 24 General District Court cases in Westmoreland County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Stalking cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

81.8%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 81.8% (n=9) Guilty Plea 9.1% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 9.1%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 81.8% of 11 resolved cases.

Source: 24 General District Court records, Westmoreland County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Westmoreland County compares

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

Westmoreland CountyThis page 81.8% 24 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 Westmoreland 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% 1.5 months

Median 1.5 months

Slowest 25% 1.5 months

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Westmoreland County

597 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Westmoreland County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Stalking arrests in Westmoreland County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Paroskie 100.0% 22 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Stalking dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Westmoreland County

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 Westmoreland County compare to other Virginia courts?

Westmoreland County has a 81.8% 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 — Westmoreland County, Virginia. Based on 24 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/westmoreland-county

Other Charges in Westmoreland County

Reckless Driving

185 cases · 26.4% dismissed

DUI / DWI

101 cases · 26.5% dismissed

Public Intoxication

46 cases · 46.4% dismissed

Trespassing

39 cases · 56.5% dismissed