How many Protective Order Violation and Domestic Violence cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2025, 276 Protective Order Violation cases and 47 Domestic Violence cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Protective Order Violation vs Domestic Violence in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Protective Order Violation and Domestic Violence in Virginia?

Based on 323 public court records from 2025, Protective Order Violation has a 53.3% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 50.0% average dismissal rate across Virginia courts.

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. These are different charges with different legal elements — consult a licensed Virginia attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

According to 323 public court records from 2025, Protective Order Violation cases across 9 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.3% and conviction rate of 39.9%, while Domestic Violence cases across 1 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 50.0% and conviction rate of 50.0%.

Protective Order Violation

276

Total Cases

9

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.3%

Conviction Rate 39.9%

vs

Domestic Violence

47

Total Cases

1

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 50.0%

Conviction Rate 50.0%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Protective Order Violation — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	46	69.2%	25.6%
Chesterfield County	41	30.4%	43.5%
Prince William County	36	66.7%	33.3%
Lynchburg	31	50.0%	50.0%
Orange County	31	65.0%	35.0%

Domestic Violence — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Stafford County	47	50.0%	50.0%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Protective Order Violation and Domestic Violence are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 323 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Protective Order Violation is more commonly charged (276 cases) than Domestic Violence (47 cases)
Dismissals: Protective Order Violation has a higher average dismissal rate (53.3%) compared to Domestic Violence (50.0%)
Variation: Both charges show significant variation in outcomes across Virginia jurisdictions — the court where a case is heard matters

These statistics reflect aggregate patterns across Virginia courts and do not predict individual case outcomes. The legal elements, potential consequences, and defense considerations differ between these charges. Consult a licensed Virginia attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Common Questions

Protective Order Violation and Domestic Violence are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Protective Order Violation has a 53.3% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 50.0% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Protective Order Violation has a higher average dismissal rate (53.3%) compared to Domestic Violence (50.0%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 276 Protective Order Violation cases were filed across 9 jurisdictions, and 47 Domestic Violence cases were filed across 1 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Protective Order Violation and Domestic Violence pages.