§ 18.2-186.3 — Fraud / Forgery
Court outcome data from 2,378 cases across 105 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 2,378 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-186.3, 1,639 reached an outcome — 59.7% were dismissed or dropped and 39.8% resulted in conviction, across 105 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 2,378 § 18.2-186.3 cases filed in 2025 across 105 Virginia jurisdictions, 1,639 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 59.7% and an average conviction rate of 39.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 105 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 242 | 85.3% | 14.7% | 5.7 months |
| Virginia Beach | 159 | 30.2% | 69.8% | 3.4 months |
| Henrico County | 146 | 48.7% | 51.3% | 3.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 129 | 45.9% | 54.1% | 3.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 128 | 52.6% | 47.4% | 2.4 months |
| Stafford County | 99 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 4.0 months |
| Norfolk | 92 | 68.3% | 31.7% | 3.7 months |
| Suffolk | 91 | 77.2% | 22.8% | 2.3 months |
| Prince William County | 78 | 69.5% | 30.5% | 4.7 months |
| Tazewell County | 69 | 80.4% | 19.6% | 3.8 months |
| Fredericksburg | 66 | 39.5% | 60.5% | 2.3 months |
| Roanoke County | 62 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.5 months |
| Montgomery County | 58 | 63.9% | 36.1% | 3.0 months |
| Lynchburg | 50 | 40.6% | 59.4% | 3.6 months |
| Loudoun County | 49 | 76.7% | 23.3% | 3.5 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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