§ 18.2-456(6) — Failure to Appear
Court outcome data from 790 cases across 24 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 790 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456(6) were dismissed or dropped in 60.5% of cases and resulted in conviction in 36.2%, across 24 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 790 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-456(6) cases across 24 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 60.5% and an average conviction rate of 36.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | 208 | 59.6% | 40.4% | 1.9 months |
| Montgomery County | 84 | 71.6% | 28.4% | 2.8 months |
| Wise County | 71 | 58.0% | 42.0% | 4.2 months |
| Giles County | 70 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 1.9 months |
| Halifax County | 66 | 48.1% | 51.9% | 3.0 months |
| Petersburg | 60 | 38.9% | 61.1% | 5.1 months |
| Suffolk | 48 | 79.4% | 20.6% | 2.3 months |
| Scott County | 40 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 3.8 months |
| Williamsburg | 38 | 14.3% | 85.7% | 3.0 months |
| Page County | 35 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 3.2 months |
| Brunswick County | 13 | 45.5% | 54.5% | 4.2 months |
| Floyd County | 10 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 4.1 months |
| Virginia Beach | 8 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 2.8 months |
| Isle of Wight County | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.1 months |
| Henry County | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 21 days |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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