Category: Arrest Triage

Category: Arrest Triage
What Does "Dismissed Without Prejudice" Actually Mean?
By: Matthew Cohen | February 21, 2026 | Arrest Triage
When a case is dismissed without prejudice, the court closes your case temporarily rather than permanently. The plaintiff or prosecutor keeps the right to refile the case later. This type of dismissal applies to both civil and criminal cases. A dismissal without prejudice sounds like good news, but the details matter significantly. So, what does [&hel...
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