§ 18.2-456(a)(5) — Contempt of Court
Court outcome data from 4,195 cases across 112 jurisdictions · 2025
This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.
According to 4,195 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-456(a)(5) cases across 112 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 64.4% and an average conviction rate of 33.2%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 112 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
4,195
Total Cases
64.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
33.2%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrico County | 703 | 43.6% | 56.4% | 2.1 months |
| Richmond City | 261 | 68.9% | 31.1% | 2.4 months |
| Hampton | 225 | 84.4% | 15.6% | 2.7 months |
| Hanover County | 191 | 29.1% | 70.9% | 1.8 months |
| Rockingham County | 150 | 52.5% | 47.5% | 1.6 months |
| Augusta County | 132 | 53.5% | 46.5% | 3.0 months |
| Wise County | 122 | 91.0% | 9.0% | 3.5 months |
| Lynchburg | 113 | 91.4% | 8.6% | 26 days |
| Roanoke County | 103 | 82.6% | 17.4% | 1.5 months |
| Arlington County | 102 | 88.2% | 11.8% | 2.1 months |
| Virginia Beach | 97 | 68.8% | 31.2% | 1.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 96 | 74.6% | 25.4% | 2.7 months |
| Fairfax County | 88 | 79.7% | 20.3% | 4.1 months |
| Waynesboro | 86 | 66.2% | 33.8% | 2.9 months |
| Newport News | 83 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 1.3 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Explore Full Data
Common Questions
Based on 4,195 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456(a)(5) have an average dismissal rate of 64.4% and a conviction rate of 33.2% across 112 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
4,195 cases under § 18.2-456(a)(5) were filed across 112 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
What's Next
Charged under this statute? An attorney can review what this means for your case — free, no obligation.