§ 19.2-358 — Contempt of Court
Court outcome data from 1,789 cases across 69 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 1,789 public court records from 2025, charges under § 19.2-358 were dismissed or dropped in 88.4% of cases and resulted in conviction in 10.2%, across 69 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 1,789 public court records from 2025, § 19.2-358 cases across 69 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 88.4% and an average conviction rate of 10.2%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 69 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County | 656 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.6 months |
| Amelia County | 151 | 92.6% | 7.4% | 1.7 months |
| Henrico County | 121 | 60.3% | 39.7% | 3.9 months |
| Prince William County | 80 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 4.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 79 | 64.5% | 35.5% | 5.4 months |
| Page County | 67 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 4.0 months |
| Rockingham County | 59 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 3.1 months |
| Chesapeake | 56 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 1.0 years |
| Prince Edward County | 55 | 93.9% | 6.1% | 1.5 months |
| Virginia Beach | 53 | 62.1% | 37.9% | 6.5 months |
| Halifax County | 42 | 91.2% | 8.8% | 1.2 months |
| Danville | 38 | 58.8% | 41.2% | N/A |
| Lynchburg | 36 | 78.3% | 21.7% | 4.9 months |
| Colonial Heights | 36 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 4.6 months |
| Alexandria | 31 | 92.9% | 7.1% | 3.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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