§ 18.2-456(5) — Failure to Appear
Court outcome data from 232 cases across 24 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 232 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-456(5), 161 reached an outcome — 86.3% were dismissed or dropped and 13.7% resulted in conviction, across 24 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 232 § 18.2-456(5) cases filed in 2025 across 24 Virginia jurisdictions, 161 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 86.3% and an average conviction rate of 13.7%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 24 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 110 | 91.2% | 8.8% | 4.1 months |
| Newport News | 36 | 95.8% | 4.2% | 4.0 months |
| Brunswick County | 22 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 3.3 months |
| Virginia Beach | 11 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 7.7 months |
| Giles County | 8 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 3.2 months |
| Wise County | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 7.0 months |
| Montgomery County | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 26 days |
| Charlottesville | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 21 days |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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