§ 19.2-303.3
Court outcome data from 1,515 cases across 67 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 1,515 cases filed in 2025 under § 19.2-303.3, 1,044 reached an outcome — 52.3% were dismissed or dropped and 46.6% resulted in conviction, across 67 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 1,515 § 19.2-303.3 cases filed in 2025 across 67 Virginia jurisdictions, 1,044 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 52.3% and an average conviction rate of 46.6%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 67 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 216 | 20.3% | 79.7% | 2.0 months |
| Prince William County | 184 | 61.2% | 38.8% | 3.9 months |
| Culpeper County | 132 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.5 months |
| Newport News | 54 | 93.3% | 6.7% | 6.0 months |
| Halifax County | 54 | 95.3% | 4.7% | 4.9 months |
| Smyth County | 53 | 35.0% | 65.0% | 3.9 months |
| Chesterfield County | 52 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 5.5 months |
| Buchanan County | 48 | 65.1% | 34.9% | 5.4 months |
| Tazewell County | 47 | 65.0% | 35.0% | 3.0 months |
| Bristol | 45 | 27.3% | 72.7% | 2.8 months |
| Norfolk | 38 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 1.5 months |
| Petersburg | 36 | 54.8% | 45.2% | 3.5 months |
| Prince George County | 35 | 84.2% | 15.8% | 4.9 months |
| York County | 34 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 3.7 months |
| Hopewell | 34 | 62.5% | 37.5% | 4.1 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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