§ 19.2-82.1
Court outcome data from 2,966 cases across 110 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 2,966 cases filed in 2025 under § 19.2-82.1, 2,265 reached an outcome — 47.8% were dismissed or dropped and 51.0% resulted in conviction, across 110 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 2,966 § 19.2-82.1 cases filed in 2025 across 110 Virginia jurisdictions, 2,265 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 47.8% and an average conviction rate of 51.0%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 110 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 358 | 70.5% | 29.5% | 4.7 months |
| Chesterfield County | 182 | 54.1% | 45.9% | 3.7 months |
| Prince William County | 168 | 54.3% | 45.7% | 4.5 months |
| Newport News | 133 | 60.2% | 39.8% | 3.7 months |
| Chesapeake | 118 | 55.7% | 44.3% | 2.1 months |
| Henrico County | 117 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.9 months |
| Norfolk | 89 | 35.8% | 64.2% | 2.8 months |
| Arlington County | 88 | 63.0% | 37.0% | 2.9 months |
| Virginia Beach | 76 | 25.9% | 74.1% | 3.6 months |
| Lynchburg | 74 | 29.2% | 70.8% | 3.0 months |
| Stafford County | 72 | 62.5% | 37.5% | 2.9 months |
| Loudoun County | 63 | 59.2% | 40.8% | 2.8 months |
| Portsmouth | 61 | 63.4% | 36.6% | 2.9 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 54 | 41.2% | 58.8% | 2.2 months |
| Richmond City | 54 | 55.3% | 44.7% | 2.0 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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