§ 18.2-132 — Trespassing
Court outcome data from 349 cases across 73 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 349 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-132, 204 reached an outcome — 29.9% were dismissed or dropped and 60.8% resulted in conviction, across 73 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 349 § 18.2-132 cases filed in 2025 across 73 Virginia jurisdictions, 204 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 29.9% and an average conviction rate of 60.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 73 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 31 | 23.5% | 76.5% | 2.7 months |
| Westmoreland County | 23 | 23.1% | 76.9% | 1.8 months |
| Halifax County | 17 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 16 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 1.8 months |
| Campbell County | 14 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 20 days |
| Bedford County | 13 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.1 months |
| Northumberland County | 11 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.0 months |
| Henry County | 11 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.2 months |
| Franklin County | 11 | 10.0% | 90.0% | 2.1 months |
| Goochland County | 10 | 30.0% | 70.0% | 1.4 months |
| Hampton | 9 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 1.0 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 8 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 months |
| Nottoway County | 8 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 1.6 months |
| Tazewell County | 7 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 2.4 months |
| Fairfax County | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 24 days |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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