§ 18.2-61 — Sex Offense
Court outcome data from 497 cases across 91 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 497 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-61 cases across 91 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 65.9% and an average conviction rate of 28.4%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 91 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
497
Total Cases
65.9%
Avg Dismissal Rate
28.4%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 51 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 3.6 months |
| Prince William County | 37 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 1.5 months |
| Hampton | 36 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 2.6 months |
| Fairfax County | 17 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 7.2 months |
| Alexandria | 16 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.4 months |
| Portsmouth | 15 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.5 months |
| Franklin County | 14 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 2.4 months |
| Washington County | 13 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 4.0 months |
| Virginia Beach | 12 | 16.7% | 83.3% | 3.0 months |
| Richmond City | 12 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 6.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 12 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 4.9 months |
| Arlington County | 12 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 4.5 months |
| Tazewell County | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 8.0 months |
| Rockingham County | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 5.1 months |
| Mecklenburg County | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2 days |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 497 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-61 have an average dismissal rate of 65.9% and a conviction rate of 28.4% across 91 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
497 cases under § 18.2-61 were filed across 91 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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