§ 18.2-57.2 — Domestic Assault
Court outcome data from 1,955 cases across 116 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 1,955 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-57.2, 1,452 reached an outcome — 43.0% were dismissed or dropped and 52.1% resulted in conviction, across 116 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Penalties Under § 18.2-57.2
Section 18.2-57.2 specifically addresses assault and battery against a family or household member in Virginia. A first offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor. A third or subsequent conviction within 20 years is a Class 6 felony.
Of 1,955 § 18.2-57.2 cases filed in 2025 across 116 Virginia jurisdictions, 1,452 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 43.0% and an average conviction rate of 52.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 116 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 112 | 47.1% | 52.9% | 5.0 months |
| Virginia Beach | 99 | 38.7% | 61.3% | 3.7 months |
| Newport News | 95 | 67.1% | 32.9% | 4.3 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 81 | 55.4% | 44.6% | 4.8 months |
| Hampton | 75 | 66.1% | 33.9% | 3.5 months |
| Stafford County | 67 | 55.8% | 44.2% | 4.7 months |
| Lynchburg | 64 | 41.3% | 58.7% | 5.8 months |
| Chesterfield County | 64 | 35.7% | 64.3% | 4.8 months |
| Richmond City | 60 | 55.3% | 44.7% | 5.2 months |
| Henrico County | 57 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 3.8 months |
| Prince William County | 56 | 58.8% | 41.2% | 6.8 months |
| Chesapeake | 56 | 59.1% | 40.9% | 2.2 months |
| Suffolk | 36 | 27.3% | 72.7% | 4.6 months |
| Rockingham County | 35 | 42.3% | 57.7% | 5.0 months |
| Danville | 32 | 35.7% | 64.3% | 3.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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