§ 19.2-358 — Contempt of Court
Court outcome data from 1,646 cases across 67 jurisdictions · 2025
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According to 1,646 public court records from 2025, § 19.2-358 cases across 67 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 88.3% and an average conviction rate of 10.2%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 67 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
1,646
Total Cases
88.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
10.2%
Avg Conviction Rate
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County | 605 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.6 months |
| Amelia County | 129 | 91.1% | 8.9% | 1.7 months |
| Henrico County | 117 | 60.7% | 39.3% | 3.6 months |
| Prince William County | 77 | 78.1% | 21.9% | 2.9 months |
| Chesterfield County | 73 | 65.4% | 34.6% | 4.9 months |
| Page County | 63 | 80.8% | 19.2% | 1.9 months |
| Rockingham County | 59 | 47.7% | 52.3% | 2.5 months |
| Prince Edward County | 55 | 93.3% | 6.7% | 1.5 months |
| Chesapeake | 52 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 9.1 months |
| Halifax County | 39 | 90.3% | 9.7% | 1.2 months |
| Danville | 38 | 56.2% | 43.8% | N/A |
| Colonial Heights | 34 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 3.0 months |
| Lynchburg | 33 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 3.9 months |
| Virginia Beach | 30 | 61.1% | 38.9% | 2.2 months |
| Alexandria | 30 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 3.8 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Common Questions
Based on 1,646 cases from 2025, charges under § 19.2-358 have an average dismissal rate of 88.3% and a conviction rate of 10.2% across 67 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
1,646 cases under § 19.2-358 were filed across 67 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.
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