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Commenced - verdict is read for the crime concluded - verdict is entered into record and begin serving the sentence.
That the case has reached its end stage and can go no further. It is not an "open" case, but neither is it declared "closed."
Are we speaking of a court case or a police investigation? Usually it means that the case is: over - finished - done - concluded, or in the case of a court action, the final ruling has been made.
It means that the person who commenced the action (lawsuit) has dropped (cancelled) the action.
contempt
Judgement Entered
When it says that the case status is active is means that the case is still being worked on. The case will be active until it is finalized.
Probation sentenced
"Status" means the 'current standing' of the case (i.e.: What is the status of this case right now? - What was the 'status' of this case on such-and-such date? - Etc.) The court periodically holds "status hearings" where the attorneys come together with the judge to review where the cases are in regards to being brought to conclusion.
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy a pending status means the case is still open for evaluation and no decision has been made. The pending status may last for awhile depending on how involved the case is until it is final.
I'd need to know where you saw it, and in what context.
If it is dismissed without prejudice the case can be filed for suit again. And, if it is with prejudice the case will have notes from the judge and be permanently closed.