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§ 18.2-172 — Forgery

Court outcome data from 3,209 cases across 104 jurisdictions · 2025

Source. Virginia District + Circuit Court Information Systems, 2025 Methodology Report a correction Last refreshed May 2, 2026

This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For the current text of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

According to 3,209 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-172 cases across 104 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 74.0% and an average conviction rate of 25.6%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-172 addresses forgery in Virginia, including making, altering, or possessing forged documents with intent to defraud. Forgery is a Class 5 felony carrying 1 to 10 years in prison. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System or a licensed Virginia attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2025) shows:

3,209
Total Cases
74.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
25.6%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Virginia Beach 233 65.4% 34.6% 4.7 months
Norfolk 206 78.4% 21.6% 3.1 months
Fairfax County 160 97.7% 2.3% 6.5 months
Chesapeake 154 71.7% 28.3% 3.0 months
Suffolk 134 75.7% 24.3% 6.0 months
Accomack County 102 92.5% 7.5% 2.4 months
Chesterfield County 95 83.7% 16.3% 4.0 months
Henrico County 92 57.8% 42.2% 2.2 months
Richmond City 85 90.9% 9.1% 2.5 months
Roanoke County 83 81.0% 19.0% 2.1 months
Hampton 80 89.1% 10.9% 2.6 months
Newport News 76 90.6% 9.4% 6.8 months
Montgomery County 70 72.2% 27.8% 2.6 months
Gloucester County 66 57.1% 42.9% 1.2 months
Lynchburg 62 89.5% 10.5% 5.6 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Common Questions

Based on 3,209 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-172 have an average dismissal rate of 74.0% and a conviction rate of 25.6% across 104 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
3,209 cases under § 18.2-172 were filed across 104 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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