§ 18.2-456 — Contempt of Court
Court outcome data from 439 cases across 34 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 439 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-456 cases across 34 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 63.7% and an average conviction rate of 34.2%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 34 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
439
Total Cases
63.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
34.2%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | 85 | 41.3% | 58.7% | 1.3 months |
| Chesterfield County | 80 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 1.5 months |
| Radford | 75 | 79.5% | 20.5% | 4.2 months |
| Buchanan County | 45 | 39.3% | 60.7% | N/A |
| Virginia Beach | 32 | 89.5% | 10.5% | 2.2 months |
| Charles City County | 15 | 92.9% | 7.1% | 17 days |
| Albemarle County | 15 | 45.5% | 54.5% | 1.3 months |
| Floyd County | 14 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 21 days |
| Southampton County | 10 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 29 days |
| Henry County | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 19 days |
| Washington County | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 1.4 months |
| Pulaski County | 6 | 0.0% | 100.0% | N/A |
| Hampton | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 months |
| Isle of Wight County | 5 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.3 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 439 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456 have an average dismissal rate of 63.7% and a conviction rate of 34.2% across 34 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
439 cases under § 18.2-456 were filed across 34 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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