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The effect is the same with regard to the defendant, but these events take place at different parts of the process. If the state decides not to prosecute (called a nolle prosequi), the case never reaches the court. A case is dismissed by the court after someone has been charged and the court either finds there is insufficient evidence to prove the charge, or on a motion from one of the parties to the case.

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Q: What is dismissed or not prosecuted mean as a court disposition?
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