§ 18.2-456 — Contempt of Court
Court outcome data from 441 cases across 35 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 441 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456 were dismissed or dropped in 64.0% of cases and resulted in conviction in 34.1%, across 35 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 441 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-456 cases across 35 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 64.0% and an average conviction rate of 34.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 35 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | 86 | 39.6% | 60.4% | 2.3 months |
| Chesterfield County | 79 | 92.7% | 7.3% | 2.0 months |
| Radford | 75 | 78.7% | 21.3% | 7.2 months |
| Buchanan County | 45 | 43.8% | 56.2% | 1.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 32 | 88.0% | 12.0% | 4.4 months |
| Albemarle County | 16 | 41.7% | 58.3% | 4.7 months |
| Charles City County | 15 | 92.9% | 7.1% | 17 days |
| Floyd County | 14 | 27.3% | 72.7% | 1.3 months |
| 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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