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§ 18.2-57 — Assault & Battery

Court outcome data from 16,311 cases across 125 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 16,311 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-57 cases across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 65.8% and an average conviction rate of 26.9%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-57 addresses assault and battery in Virginia. Simple assault and battery is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Assault against law enforcement, teachers, healthcare workers, or other protected persons carries enhanced penalties. 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:

16,311
Total Cases
65.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
26.9%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Fairfax County 1,074 84.5% 15.5% 4.1 months
Norfolk 1,066 78.3% 21.7% 2.5 months
Virginia Beach 975 63.7% 36.3% 2.9 months
Richmond City 765 66.6% 33.4% 2.4 months
Newport News 757 74.4% 25.6% 3.5 months
Prince William County 755 71.5% 28.5% 4.2 months
Chesterfield County 547 68.7% 31.3% 3.2 months
Roanoke City 508 65.3% 34.7% 1.5 months
Chesapeake 413 71.2% 28.8% 3.2 months
Lynchburg 411 54.2% 45.8% 3.1 months
Stafford County 408 62.7% 37.3% 3.1 months
Portsmouth 385 79.4% 20.6% 1.9 months
Henrico County 351 55.6% 44.4% 3.6 months
Hampton 333 71.5% 28.5% 2.8 months
Danville 311 44.2% 55.8% 2.9 months

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

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Common Questions

Based on 16,311 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-57 have an average dismissal rate of 65.8% and a conviction rate of 26.9% across 125 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
16,311 cases under § 18.2-57 were filed across 125 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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