§ 18.2-387 — Sex Offense
Court outcome data from 865 cases across 98 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 865 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-387 were dismissed or dropped in 58.1% of cases and resulted in conviction in 37.6%, across 98 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 865 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-387 cases across 98 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 58.1% and an average conviction rate of 37.6%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 98 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 55 | 83.0% | 17.0% | 3.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 53 | 29.8% | 70.2% | 3.0 months |
| Portsmouth | 51 | 95.0% | 5.0% | 4.5 months |
| Arlington County | 45 | 81.8% | 18.2% | 4.7 months |
| Norfolk | 42 | 79.5% | 20.5% | 2.6 months |
| Prince William County | 41 | 64.3% | 35.7% | 5.9 months |
| Newport News | 39 | 55.2% | 44.8% | 3.9 months |
| Roanoke City | 36 | 40.6% | 59.4% | 1.9 months |
| Henrico County | 34 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.0 months |
| Stafford County | 26 | 65.2% | 34.8% | 2.8 months |
| Richmond City | 25 | 68.4% | 31.6% | 2.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 24 | 55.0% | 45.0% | 3.4 months |
| Alexandria | 21 | 45.5% | 54.5% | 3.4 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 18 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.0 months |
| Suffolk | 17 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 2.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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