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

In 2023-2024, 1,761 Protective Order Violation cases and 123 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 1,884 public court records from 2023-2024, Protective Order Violation has a 47.7% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 48.0% 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 1,884 public court records from 2023–2024, Protective Order Violation cases across 40 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 47.7% and conviction rate of 47.7%, while Domestic Violence cases across 4 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 48.0% and conviction rate of 44.5%.

Protective Order Violation

1,761

Total Cases

40

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 47.7%

Conviction Rate 47.7%

vs

Domestic Violence

123

Total Cases

4

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 48.0%

Conviction Rate 44.5%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Protective Order Violation — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Newport News	138	81.8%	15.2%
Virginia Beach	101	54.9%	42.9%
Lynchburg	94	66.2%	29.9%
Greene County	90	60.5%	39.5%
Hampton	87	32.4%	48.6%

Domestic Violence — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Pittsylvania County	39	22.7%	68.2%
Stafford County	31	27.3%	54.5%
Prince William County	27	58.3%	41.7%
Wise County	26	100.0%	0.0%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — 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 1,884 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Protective Order Violation is more commonly charged (1,761 cases) than Domestic Violence (123 cases)
Dismissals: Domestic Violence has a higher average dismissal rate (48.0%) compared to Protective Order Violation (47.7%)
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 47.7% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 48.0% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Domestic Violence has a higher average dismissal rate (48.0%) compared to Protective Order Violation (47.7%), based on 2023–2024 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2023–2024, 1,761 Protective Order Violation cases were filed across 40 jurisdictions, and 123 Domestic Violence cases were filed across 4 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Protective Order Violation and Domestic Violence pages.