§ 18.2-456(a)(6) — Failure to Appear
Court outcome data from 26,986 cases across 121 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 26,986 public court records from 2025, charges under § 18.2-456(a)(6) were dismissed or dropped in 58.2% of cases and resulted in conviction in 35.8%, across 121 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 26,986 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-456(a)(6) cases across 121 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 58.2% and an average conviction rate of 35.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 121 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 2,894 | 74.0% | 26.0% | 3.7 months |
| Henrico County | 1,807 | 42.6% | 57.4% | 3.0 months |
| Chesterfield County | 1,735 | 58.5% | 41.5% | 3.2 months |
| Chesapeake | 1,598 | 66.0% | 34.0% | 3.2 months |
| Richmond City | 1,015 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 2.7 months |
| Lynchburg | 781 | 41.4% | 58.6% | 3.2 months |
| Norfolk | 774 | 86.9% | 13.1% | 1.9 months |
| Rockingham County | 562 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 3.7 months |
| Hanover County | 547 | 35.9% | 64.1% | 2.8 months |
| Danville | 509 | 32.5% | 67.5% | 2.5 months |
| Bedford County | 475 | 49.1% | 50.9% | 2.1 months |
| Stafford County | 467 | 78.6% | 21.4% | 1.9 months |
| Suffolk | 462 | 51.8% | 48.2% | 3.4 months |
| Albemarle County | 456 | 55.5% | 44.5% | 2.9 months |
| Petersburg | 436 | 48.4% | 51.6% | 3.5 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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