§ 19.2-128 — Failure to Appear
Court outcome data from 12,484 cases across 108 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 12,484 public court records from 2025, charges under § 19.2-128 were dismissed or dropped in 58.7% of cases and resulted in conviction in 36.5%, across 108 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 12,484 public court records from 2025, § 19.2-128 cases across 108 Virginia jurisdictions have 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 | 92.1% | 7.9% | 6.3 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,597 | 48.1% | 51.9% | 3.3 months |
| Newport News | 1,105 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 4.5 months |
| Norfolk | 839 | 40.6% | 59.4% | 3.6 months |
| Alexandria | 646 | 56.8% | 43.2% | 3.2 months |
| Hampton | 568 | 51.7% | 48.3% | 3.3 months |
| Roanoke City | 562 | 51.9% | 48.1% | 2.1 months |
| Portsmouth | 529 | 77.6% | 22.4% | 3.3 months |
| Arlington County | 377 | 73.2% | 26.8% | 3.3 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 344 | 58.4% | 41.6% | 3.0 months |
| Roanoke County | 331 | 42.3% | 57.7% | 2.6 months |
| Loudoun County | 303 | 80.4% | 19.6% | 4.9 months |
| Prince George County | 232 | 62.0% | 38.0% | 3.7 months |
| Caroline County | 170 | 62.5% | 37.5% | 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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