§ 19.2-128 — Failure to Appear
Court outcome data from 11,544 cases across 107 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 11,544 public court records from 2025, § 19.2-128 cases across 107 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 58.5% and an average conviction rate of 36.6%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 107 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
11,544
Total Cases
58.5%
Avg Dismissal Rate
36.6%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,911 | 92.2% | 7.8% | 5.8 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,336 | 48.6% | 51.4% | 3.0 months |
| Newport News | 1,102 | 43.4% | 56.6% | 4.4 months |
| Norfolk | 767 | 38.1% | 61.9% | 3.2 months |
| Alexandria | 643 | 55.9% | 44.1% | 3.0 months |
| Hampton | 565 | 51.6% | 48.4% | 3.0 months |
| Portsmouth | 521 | 77.2% | 22.8% | 3.1 months |
| Roanoke City | 516 | 53.1% | 46.9% | 1.9 months |
| Arlington County | 372 | 74.7% | 25.3% | 3.1 months |
| Roanoke County | 330 | 41.9% | 58.1% | 2.5 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 307 | 57.9% | 42.1% | 2.5 months |
| Loudoun County | 235 | 82.5% | 17.5% | 3.6 months |
| Prince George County | 222 | 62.8% | 37.2% | 3.7 months |
| Caroline County | 168 | 60.9% | 39.1% | 2.8 months |
| Brunswick County | 152 | 40.7% | 59.3% | 2.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 11,544 cases from 2025, charges under § 19.2-128 have an average dismissal rate of 58.5% and a conviction rate of 36.6% across 107 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
11,544 cases under § 19.2-128 were filed across 107 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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