§ 18.2-456(a)(1) — Contempt of Court
Court outcome data from 305 cases across 67 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 305 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-456(a)(1) cases across 67 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 12.8% and an average conviction rate of 85.5%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 67 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
305
Total Cases
12.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
85.5%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 27 | 8.7% | 91.3% | N/A |
| Virginia Beach | 23 | 13.6% | 86.4% | N/A |
| Rockingham County | 18 | 0.0% | 100.0% | N/A |
| Norfolk | 17 | 20.0% | 80.0% | N/A |
| Chesterfield County | 13 | 9.1% | 90.9% | N/A |
| Augusta County | 13 | 0.0% | 100.0% | N/A |
| Suffolk | 12 | 33.3% | 66.7% | N/A |
| Henrico County | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% | N/A |
| Southampton County | 9 | 33.3% | 66.7% | N/A |
| Warren County | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% | N/A |
| Bedford County | 8 | 28.6% | 71.4% | N/A |
| Lynchburg | 7 | 14.3% | 85.7% | N/A |
| Albemarle County | 7 | 28.6% | 71.4% | N/A |
| Williamsburg | 6 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 28 days |
| Russell County | 6 | 0.0% | 100.0% | N/A |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 305 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456(a)(1) have an average dismissal rate of 12.8% and a conviction rate of 85.5% across 67 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
305 cases under § 18.2-456(a)(1) were filed across 67 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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