§ 19.2-305.2
Court outcome data from 397 cases across 61 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 397 cases filed in 2025 under § 19.2-305.2, 225 reached an outcome — 84.9% were dismissed or dropped and 13.8% resulted in conviction, across 61 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 397 § 19.2-305.2 cases filed in 2025 across 61 Virginia jurisdictions, 225 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 84.9% and an average conviction rate of 13.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 61 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County | 41 | 76.5% | 23.5% | 1.6 months |
| Prince George County | 26 | 47.1% | 52.9% | 3.7 months |
| Charlottesville | 23 | 78.6% | 21.4% | 6.8 months |
| Henry County | 20 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 9.0 months |
| Lunenburg County | 17 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 9.6 months |
| Richmond City | 16 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.8 months |
| Stafford County | 15 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| Wythe County | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
| Greene County | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| Winchester | 10 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 5.4 months |
| Gloucester County | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.0 years |
| Southampton County | 9 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| Prince William County | 9 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 3.8 months |
| Arlington County | 9 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.5 months |
| Portsmouth | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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