§ 46.2-715
Court outcome data from 23,501 cases across 124 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 23,501 cases filed in 2025 under § 46.2-715, 15,637 reached an outcome — 42.9% were dismissed or dropped and 56.2% resulted in conviction, across 124 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 23,501 § 46.2-715 cases filed in 2025 across 124 Virginia jurisdictions, 15,637 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 42.9% and an average conviction rate of 56.2%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 124 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 4,033 | 56.3% | 43.7% | 1.8 months |
| Prince William County | 2,207 | 47.5% | 52.5% | 2.3 months |
| Loudoun County | 1,372 | 50.9% | 49.1% | 1.9 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,203 | 44.8% | 55.2% | 2.1 months |
| Henrico County | 1,065 | 24.6% | 75.4% | 2.5 months |
| Brunswick County | 663 | 5.2% | 94.8% | 2.9 months |
| Newport News | 521 | 44.1% | 55.9% | 1.2 months |
| New Kent County | 394 | 39.9% | 60.1% | 1.5 months |
| Stafford County | 369 | 46.5% | 53.5% | 1.5 months |
| Chesterfield County | 362 | 27.1% | 72.9% | 2.0 months |
| Hanover County | 358 | 24.7% | 75.3% | 1.7 months |
| Fauquier County | 348 | 28.9% | 71.1% | 1.7 months |
| Alexandria | 342 | 61.5% | 38.5% | 1.4 months |
| Rockingham County | 332 | 46.4% | 53.6% | 1.7 months |
| Greensville County | 332 | 25.5% | 74.5% | 1.7 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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