§ 18.2-370 — Sex Offense
Court outcome data from 506 cases across 83 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 506 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-370 were dismissed or dropped in 55.7% of cases and resulted in conviction in 42.6%, across 83 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 506 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-370 cases across 83 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 55.7% and an average conviction rate of 42.6%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 83 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 | 55 | 86.4% | 13.6% | 7.3 months |
| Hampton | 42 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 4.2 months |
| Portsmouth | 26 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 5.1 months |
| Chesapeake | 24 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 9.2 months |
| Tazewell County | 23 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 years |
| Chesterfield County | 20 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 8.2 months |
| Virginia Beach | 18 | 10.0% | 90.0% | 7.8 months |
| Roanoke County | 17 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 months |
| Danville | 15 | 76.9% | 23.1% | 10.3 months |
| Newport News | 12 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 6.5 months |
| Arlington County | 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.9 months |
| Norfolk | 11 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 7.5 months |
| Orange County | 9 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 7.0 months |
| Fairfax County | 9 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.4 months |
| Augusta County | 9 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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