§ 19.2-128 — Failure to Appear
Court outcome data from 12,516 cases across 108 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 12,516 cases filed in 2025 under § 19.2-128, 8,996 reached an outcome — 58.7% were dismissed or dropped and 36.5% resulted in conviction, across 108 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 12,516 § 19.2-128 cases filed in 2025 across 108 Virginia jurisdictions, 8,996 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 58.7% and an average conviction rate of 36.5%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 108 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 2,216 | 91.9% | 8.1% | 6.3 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,626 | 47.9% | 52.1% | 3.5 months |
| Newport News | 1,105 | 44.0% | 56.0% | 4.7 months |
| Norfolk | 839 | 40.6% | 59.4% | 3.7 months |
| Alexandria | 646 | 57.0% | 43.0% | 3.5 months |
| Hampton | 568 | 51.6% | 48.4% | 3.3 months |
| Roanoke City | 562 | 51.9% | 48.1% | 2.1 months |
| Portsmouth | 529 | 77.5% | 22.5% | 3.3 months |
| Arlington County | 378 | 73.7% | 26.3% | 3.4 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 346 | 58.0% | 42.0% | 3.0 months |
| Roanoke County | 331 | 42.1% | 57.9% | 2.6 months |
| Loudoun County | 303 | 80.5% | 19.5% | 4.9 months |
| Prince George County | 232 | 61.4% | 38.6% | 3.8 months |
| Caroline County | 170 | 61.2% | 38.8% | 3.0 months |
| Henry County | 161 | 36.3% | 63.7% | 2.1 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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