§ 18.2-268.3
Court outcome data from 4,433 cases across 124 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 4,433 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-268.3, 3,869 reached an outcome — 85.9% were dismissed or dropped and 12.4% resulted in conviction, across 124 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 4,433 § 18.2-268.3 cases filed in 2025 across 124 Virginia jurisdictions, 3,869 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 85.9% and an average conviction rate of 12.4%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 124 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 424 | 82.2% | 17.8% | 4.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 399 | 91.0% | 9.0% | 4.1 months |
| Prince William County | 308 | 77.6% | 22.4% | 5.2 months |
| Newport News | 218 | 83.1% | 16.9% | 4.9 months |
| Chesterfield County | 168 | 92.9% | 7.1% | 3.9 months |
| Arlington County | 150 | 79.4% | 20.6% | 4.3 months |
| Loudoun County | 142 | 91.9% | 8.1% | 4.3 months |
| Stafford County | 123 | 75.5% | 24.5% | 3.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 111 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 5.4 months |
| Norfolk | 101 | 86.7% | 13.3% | 4.7 months |
| Hampton | 93 | 83.1% | 16.9% | 3.8 months |
| Rockingham County | 86 | 90.9% | 9.1% | 3.6 months |
| Montgomery County | 83 | 82.9% | 17.1% | 4.0 months |
| Henrico County | 80 | 95.9% | 4.1% | 4.2 months |
| Suffolk | 72 | 88.1% | 11.9% | 5.5 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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