§ 18.2-456(a)(5) — Contempt of Court
Court outcome data from 4,370 cases across 113 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 4,370 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456(a)(5) were dismissed or dropped in 64.8% of cases and resulted in conviction in 32.8%, across 113 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 4,370 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-456(a)(5) cases across 113 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 64.8% and an average conviction rate of 32.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 113 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrico County | 721 | 43.7% | 56.3% | 2.6 months |
| Richmond City | 272 | 70.8% | 29.2% | 2.6 months |
| Hampton | 235 | 85.2% | 14.8% | 2.8 months |
| Hanover County | 196 | 29.7% | 70.3% | 2.1 months |
| Rockingham County | 155 | 52.7% | 47.3% | 2.1 months |
| Augusta County | 133 | 51.4% | 48.6% | 3.2 months |
| Wise County | 127 | 91.7% | 8.3% | 3.7 months |
| Lynchburg | 114 | 91.8% | 8.2% | 28 days |
| Virginia Beach | 110 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 2.3 months |
| Roanoke County | 106 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 1.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 103 | 73.7% | 26.3% | 3.3 months |
| Arlington County | 102 | 88.9% | 11.1% | 2.5 months |
| Fairfax County | 96 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 4.2 months |
| Waynesboro | 95 | 67.9% | 32.1% | 3.8 months |
| Newport News | 85 | 78.3% | 21.7% | 2.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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