§ 16.1-253.2 — Protective Order Violation
Court outcome data from 900 cases across 97 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 900 public court records from 2025, charges under § 16.1-253.2 were dismissed or dropped in 44.9% of cases and resulted in conviction in 51.2%, across 97 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Penalties Under § 16.1-253.2
Section 16.1-253.2 addresses violation of a protective order issued by a Virginia court. A first offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor. A second conviction within 5 years involving an act or threat of violence carries a 60-day mandatory minimum, and a third within 20 years is a Class 6 felony. Violations involving assault with injury, entering the protected person's home, or a deadly weapon are also Class 6 felonies.
According to 900 public court records from 2025, § 16.1-253.2 cases across 97 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 44.9% and an average conviction rate of 51.2%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 97 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 43 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 1.4 months |
| Orange County | 31 | 65.0% | 35.0% | 6.4 months |
| Norfolk | 28 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 4.8 months |
| Chesterfield County | 28 | 18.2% | 81.8% | 3.1 months |
| Prince William County | 25 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 4.2 months |
| Montgomery County | 25 | 81.0% | 19.0% | 2.8 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 24 | 55.0% | 45.0% | 3.2 months |
| Stafford County | 23 | 73.7% | 26.3% | 1.3 months |
| Roanoke County | 22 | 26.3% | 73.7% | 2.7 months |
| Lynchburg | 22 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.0 months |
| Bristol | 22 | 5.0% | 95.0% | 2.3 months |
| Halifax County | 21 | 36.8% | 63.2% | 1.0 months |
| Richmond City | 20 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 5.4 months |
| Alleghany County | 20 | 57.9% | 42.1% | 4.0 months |
| Washington County | 19 | 35.3% | 64.7% | 2.4 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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