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Buchanan County · What happened in 1,260 cases involving this officer

The Court
Buchanan County
86.1%
Dismissed
13.6%
Convicted
1,260
Cases
96th
Percentile
Top charge: Contempt of Court
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,260 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by The Court? 86.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Buchanan County average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in The Court's cases for your specific charge.

Contempt of Court 99.1% dismissed Failure to Appear 54.7% dismissed

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If The Court filed your case in Buchanan County, here's what the data shows: 86.1% of their 1,260 cases were dismissed, and 13.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Buchanan County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 96% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Contempt of Court (581 cases, 99.1% dismissed), followed by Failure to Appear (351 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 1,260 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Buchanan County 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
Contempt of Court 581 99.1%
Failure to Appear 351 54.7%

Other Officers in Buchanan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Chapman 847 24.2%
J W Harris 696 17.3%
C J; Tpr Burkes 446 25.8%
D W Billiter 422 26.8%
J N; Tpr Looney 392 19.6%

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 The Court have a 86.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,260 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 96% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving The Court include Contempt of Court (581 cases), Failure to Appear (351 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 581 Contempt of Court cases involving The Court in Buchanan County, 99.1% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Buchanan County.
Based on 351 Failure to Appear cases involving The Court in Buchanan County, 54.7% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Buchanan 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, 2023–2024. 1,260 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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