§ 18.2-32 — Murder / Manslaughter
Court outcome data from 824 cases across 95 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 824 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-32, 361 reached an outcome — 65.4% were dismissed or dropped and 28.5% resulted in conviction, across 95 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 824 § 18.2-32 cases filed in 2025 across 95 Virginia jurisdictions, 361 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 65.4% and an average conviction rate of 28.5%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 95 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 133 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 5.4 months |
| Norfolk | 40 | 43.8% | 56.2% | 6.3 months |
| Suffolk | 37 | 58.3% | 41.7% | 6.7 months |
| Hampton | 34 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 7.9 months |
| Newport News | 33 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 6.8 months |
| Virginia Beach | 31 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 7.2 months |
| Henrico County | 29 | 58.8% | 41.2% | 7.1 months |
| Portsmouth | 25 | 76.9% | 23.1% | 3.3 months |
| Petersburg | 25 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 6.0 months |
| Chesterfield County | 24 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 6.9 months |
| Prince William County | 22 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 7.6 months |
| Accomack County | 20 | 88.9% | 11.1% | 5.8 months |
| Roanoke City | 19 | 63.6% | 36.4% | 6.5 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 18 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 6.1 months |
| Franklin County | 16 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 5.4 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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