§ 18.2-415 — Disorderly Conduct
Court outcome data from 2,831 cases across 114 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 2,831 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-415, 2,370 reached an outcome — 59.2% were dismissed or dropped and 34.8% resulted in conviction, across 114 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 2,831 § 18.2-415 cases filed in 2025 across 114 Virginia jurisdictions, 2,370 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 59.2% and an average conviction rate of 34.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 114 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 395 | 52.3% | 47.7% | 2.9 months |
| Fairfax County | 248 | 80.3% | 19.7% | 3.7 months |
| Norfolk | 224 | 64.1% | 35.9% | 2.9 months |
| Prince William County | 162 | 69.5% | 30.5% | 4.7 months |
| Richmond City | 93 | 77.1% | 22.9% | 2.6 months |
| Lynchburg | 89 | 48.6% | 51.4% | 4.0 months |
| Newport News | 74 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 3.9 months |
| Portsmouth | 65 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.3 months |
| Stafford County | 62 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 4.1 months |
| Loudoun County | 62 | 78.4% | 21.6% | 4.4 months |
| Roanoke City | 60 | 30.5% | 69.5% | 1.1 months |
| Henrico County | 60 | 48.1% | 51.9% | 4.0 months |
| Suffolk | 56 | 78.4% | 21.6% | 4.3 months |
| Hampton | 56 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.4 months |
| Arlington County | 56 | 78.0% | 22.0% | 3.9 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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