§ 18.2-370 — Sex Offense
Court outcome data from 483 cases across 80 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 483 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-370 cases across 80 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 58.0% and an average conviction rate of 39.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 80 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
483
Total Cases
58.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
39.9%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 51 | 90.5% | 9.5% | 5.0 months |
| Hampton | 38 | 34.8% | 65.2% | 3.9 months |
| Portsmouth | 26 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| Chesapeake | 24 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 5.2 months |
| Tazewell County | 23 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 8.7 months |
| Chesterfield County | 18 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 months |
| Virginia Beach | 17 | 11.1% | 88.9% | 5.8 months |
| Roanoke County | 17 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 months |
| Danville | 15 | 90.9% | 9.1% | 10.3 months |
| Newport News | 12 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.2 months |
| Arlington County | 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.0 months |
| Norfolk | 11 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.5 months |
| Orange County | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.1 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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Common Questions
Based on 483 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-370 have an average dismissal rate of 58.0% and a conviction rate of 39.9% across 80 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
483 cases under § 18.2-370 were filed across 80 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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