What are the court outcomes for § 18.2-119 in Virginia?

Based on 12,566 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-119 have an average dismissal rate of 53.5% and conviction rate of 42.3% across 125 Virginia jurisdictions.

How many cases involve § 18.2-119 in Virginia?

12,566 cases under § 18.2-119 were filed across 125 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

§ 18.2-119 Trespassing (VA): 53.5% Dismissed

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Based on 12,566 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-119 were dismissed or dropped in 53.5% of cases and resulted in conviction in 42.3%, across 125 Virginia jurisdictions.

This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

Penalties Under § 18.2-119

Section 18.2-119 addresses trespassing in Virginia — going on or remaining on another's property after being forbidden to do so orally, in writing, by posted signs, or by court order. Trespassing under this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor carrying up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine.

According to 12,566 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-119 cases across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.5% and an average conviction rate of 42.3%.

Court Outcomes Across Virginia

Across 125 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):

12,566

Total Cases

53.5%

Avg Dismissal Rate

42.3%

Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate	Median Duration
Fairfax County	1,473	68.6%	31.4%	3.1 months
Norfolk	798	62.9%	37.1%	2.6 months
Prince William County	647	56.5%	43.5%	3.5 months
Newport News	559	64.7%	35.3%	3.5 months
Virginia Beach	498	45.9%	54.1%	2.6 months
Richmond City	461	62.4%	37.6%	3.2 months
Roanoke City	443	33.1%	66.9%	1.2 months
Henrico County	422	47.3%	52.7%	3.0 months
Portsmouth	417	75.2%	24.8%	2.3 months
Hampton	356	52.9%	47.1%	2.1 months
Chesterfield County	326	61.7%	38.3%	3.4 months
Arlington County	320	75.8%	24.2%	2.5 months
Lynchburg	272	44.4%	55.6%	3.3 months
Rockingham County	250	29.8%	70.2%	2.8 months
Chesapeake	198	62.9%	37.1%	2.4 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Common Questions

Based on 12,566 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-119 have an average dismissal rate of 53.5% and a conviction rate of 42.3% across 125 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.

12,566 cases under § 18.2-119 were filed across 125 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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