§ 18.2-61 — Sex Offense
Court outcome data from 508 cases across 92 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 508 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-61, 246 reached an outcome — 64.2% were dismissed or dropped and 30.1% resulted in conviction, across 92 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 508 § 18.2-61 cases filed in 2025 across 92 Virginia jurisdictions, 246 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 64.2% and an average conviction rate of 30.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 92 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 53 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 5.3 months |
| Prince William County | 37 | 76.2% | 23.8% | 5.2 months |
| Hampton | 36 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 6.6 months |
| Fairfax County | 17 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 6.8 months |
| Alexandria | 16 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 6.5 months |
| Washington County | 15 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 4.0 months |
| Portsmouth | 15 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 9.1 months |
| Franklin County | 14 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 5.1 months |
| Virginia Beach | 12 | 16.7% | 83.3% | 6.5 months |
| Richmond City | 12 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 8.4 months |
| Chesterfield County | 12 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 6.3 months |
| Arlington County | 12 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 6.9 months |
| Tazewell County | 11 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.4 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 10.4 months |
| Rockingham County | 10 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 10.9 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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