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Salem General District Court
Salem
58.3%
Dismissed
41.5%
Convicted
659
Cases
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
659 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Salem General District Court? 58.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Salem average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in Salem General District Court's cases for your specific charge.

Failure to Appear 47.1% dismissed Contempt of Court 74.7% dismissed Larceny / Theft 100.0% dismissed

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If Salem General District Court filed your case in Salem, here's what the data shows: 58.3% of their 659 cases were dismissed, and 41.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Salem average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 82% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (375 cases, 47.1% dismissed), followed by Contempt of Court (168 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 659 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Salem District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 375 47.1%
Contempt of Court 168 74.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Salem

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Mj Duhon 2,386 39.3%
Sr Chamberland 406 57.1%
Sm Young 380 43.1%
Bp Critz 367 40.1%
Je Turpin 356 35.6%

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 Salem General District Court have a 58.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 659 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 82% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Salem General District Court include Failure to Appear (375 cases), Contempt of Court (168 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 375 Failure to Appear cases involving Salem General District Court in Salem, 47.1% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Salem.
Based on 168 Contempt of Court cases involving Salem General District Court in Salem, 74.7% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Salem.
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, 2023–2024. 659 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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