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Seward — Surry County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 124 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Seward? 36.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 86% of Seward's 124 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Seward
Surry County
36.4%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
62.5%
Convicted
124
Cases
53th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
124 cases · 2025
Based on 124 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Seward filed your case in Surry County, here's what the data shows: 36.4% of their 124 cases were dismissed, and 62.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 53% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (107 cases, 37.5% dismissed), followed by Other (10 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 124 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Surry County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 107 37.5%
Other 10 44.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Surry County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Greene 255 37.9%
Brown 205 19.6%
Parker 126 47.4%
Scott 102 26.0%
Calloway 70 54.7%

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 Seward have a 36.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 124 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 53% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Seward include Traffic Infraction (107 cases), Other (10 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Seward in Surry County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Surry 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. 124 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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