§ 18.2-456(a)(6) — Failure to Appear
Court outcome data from 25,581 cases across 121 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 25,581 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-456(a)(6) cases across 121 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 58.1% and an average conviction rate of 35.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 121 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
25,581
Total Cases
58.1%
Avg Dismissal Rate
35.9%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 2,809 | 74.0% | 26.0% | 3.4 months |
| Henrico County | 1,765 | 43.9% | 56.1% | 2.6 months |
| Chesterfield County | 1,635 | 58.0% | 42.0% | 3.0 months |
| Chesapeake | 1,462 | 66.3% | 33.7% | 2.6 months |
| Richmond City | 995 | 73.1% | 26.9% | 2.3 months |
| Lynchburg | 756 | 42.4% | 57.6% | 3.0 months |
| Norfolk | 695 | 87.4% | 12.6% | 1.9 months |
| Hanover County | 526 | 35.8% | 64.2% | 2.3 months |
| Danville | 506 | 32.5% | 67.5% | 2.3 months |
| Rockingham County | 487 | 47.3% | 52.7% | 3.5 months |
| Bedford County | 467 | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2.0 months |
| Stafford County | 458 | 79.1% | 20.9% | 1.9 months |
| Suffolk | 447 | 52.3% | 47.7% | 3.2 months |
| Albemarle County | 431 | 54.7% | 45.3% | 2.8 months |
| Petersburg | 424 | 48.2% | 51.8% | 2.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 25,581 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456(a)(6) have an average dismissal rate of 58.1% and a conviction rate of 35.9% across 121 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
25,581 cases under § 18.2-456(a)(6) were filed across 121 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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