§ 29.1-521
Court outcome data from 455 cases across 88 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 455 cases filed in 2025 under § 29.1-521, 391 reached an outcome — 30.2% were dismissed or dropped and 59.8% resulted in conviction, across 88 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 455 § 29.1-521 cases filed in 2025 across 88 Virginia jurisdictions, 391 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 30.2% and an average conviction rate of 59.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 88 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsylvania County | 23 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 2.0 months |
| Mathews County | 21 | 31.6% | 68.4% | 9.5 months |
| Franklin County | 21 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 4.7 months |
| Rockbridge County | 19 | 11.8% | 88.2% | 1.3 months |
| Augusta County | 17 | 18.2% | 81.8% | 1.1 months |
| Williamsburg | 14 | 21.4% | 78.6% | 4.8 months |
| Nottoway County | 13 | 46.2% | 53.8% | 4.0 months |
| Henry County | 13 | 7.7% | 92.3% | 1.7 months |
| Giles County | 13 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 4.9 months |
| Amherst County | 13 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 3.5 months |
| Montgomery County | 12 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 1.9 months |
| Wise County | 11 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 1.6 months |
| Westmoreland County | 11 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 4.1 months |
| King and Queen County | 11 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 3.2 months |
| Henrico County | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 6.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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