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J A Kelly — Rockbridge County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 278 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J A Kelly? 17.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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J A Kelly
Rockbridge County
17.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
81.9%
Convicted
278
Cases
182
Resolved here
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
278 cases · 2025
Based on 278 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J A Kelly filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: of 278 cases filed, 182 reached an outcome — 17.0% were dismissed and 81.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (171 cases, 26.1% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (94 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 278 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rockbridge County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 171 26.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 94 6.1%
Other 12 27.3%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Tomlin 759 19.5%
C W Hand 520 19.5%
S T Holland 367 18.5%
D B Mays 362 27.3%
S R Decoster 315 32.5%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving J A Kelly have a 17.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 278 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Kelly include Traffic Infraction (171 cases), Reckless Driving (94 cases), Other (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 94 Reckless Driving cases involving J A Kelly in Rockbridge County, 82 reached an outcome and 6.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Rockbridge County.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 278 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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