§ 18.2-60.3 — Stalking
Court outcome data from 874 cases across 98 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 874 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-60.3, 717 reached an outcome — 71.3% were dismissed or dropped and 22.7% resulted in conviction, across 98 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 874 § 18.2-60.3 cases filed in 2025 across 98 Virginia jurisdictions, 717 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 71.3% and an average conviction rate of 22.7%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 98 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 172 | 84.4% | 15.6% | 3.0 months |
| Newport News | 59 | 77.6% | 22.4% | 4.2 months |
| Richmond City | 41 | 82.9% | 17.1% | 2.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 40 | 79.4% | 20.6% | 4.4 months |
| Fairfax County | 37 | 76.7% | 23.3% | 4.7 months |
| Lynchburg | 33 | 53.3% | 46.7% | 3.6 months |
| Virginia Beach | 32 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.7 months |
| Washington County | 26 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 3.6 months |
| Chesapeake | 21 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 2.5 months |
| Westmoreland County | 19 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 1.5 months |
| Stafford County | 18 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 2.6 months |
| Prince William County | 18 | 84.6% | 15.4% | 4.9 months |
| Tazewell County | 17 | 84.6% | 15.4% | 1.8 months |
| Hampton | 15 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 2.8 months |
| Danville | 15 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 2.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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