§ 18.2-47 — Kidnapping / Abduction
Court outcome data from 1,245 cases across 114 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 1,245 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-47 cases across 114 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 73.8% and an average conviction rate of 23.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 114 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
1,245
Total Cases
73.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
23.1%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 121 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 3.7 months |
| Fairfax County | 68 | 98.1% | 1.9% | 4.4 months |
| Richmond City | 59 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 1.9 months |
| Virginia Beach | 57 | 56.7% | 43.3% | 4.0 months |
| Prince William County | 53 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 4.2 months |
| Norfolk | 48 | 77.4% | 22.6% | 3.1 months |
| Chesterfield County | 40 | 88.5% | 11.5% | 3.4 months |
| Henrico County | 38 | 67.9% | 32.1% | 3.7 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 36 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 4.6 months |
| Chesapeake | 33 | 78.9% | 21.1% | 2.9 months |
| Portsmouth | 32 | 95.0% | 5.0% | 4.2 months |
| Hampton | 29 | 72.2% | 27.8% | 3.9 months |
| Suffolk | 26 | 58.8% | 41.2% | 4.9 months |
| Lynchburg | 26 | 46.2% | 53.8% | 2.5 months |
| Petersburg | 22 | 81.2% | 18.8% | 3.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 1,245 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-47 have an average dismissal rate of 73.8% and a conviction rate of 23.1% across 114 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
1,245 cases under § 18.2-47 were filed across 114 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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