§ 29.1-735
Court outcome data from 646 cases across 64 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 646 cases filed in 2025 under § 29.1-735, 279 reached an outcome — 39.8% were dismissed or dropped and 59.1% resulted in conviction, across 64 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 646 § 29.1-735 cases filed in 2025 across 64 Virginia jurisdictions, 279 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 39.8% and an average conviction rate of 59.1%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 64 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford County | 92 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 1.4 months |
| Franklin County | 85 | 67.2% | 32.8% | 1.8 months |
| Mecklenburg County | 82 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 1.8 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 25 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 2.4 months |
| Pulaski County | 25 | 26.7% | 73.3% | 1.9 months |
| Washington County | 18 | 18.2% | 81.8% | 1.9 months |
| Fairfax County | 18 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 1.7 months |
| Amherst County | 18 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 2.4 months |
| Virginia Beach | 15 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1.6 months |
| Prince Edward County | 15 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 1.6 months |
| Frederick County | 13 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 1.1 months |
| Albemarle County | 12 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 2.1 months |
| Dickenson County | 11 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 2.4 months |
| Rockingham County | 10 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 1.8 months |
| Lee County | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 18 days |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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