The percentage of court cases that are dismissed varies by jurisdiction and type of case, but it is estimated that a significant portion—often around 10-20%—can be dismissed at various stages of the legal process. Dismissals can occur for reasons such as lack of evidence, procedural issues, or settlements reached before trial. Specific statistics can differ widely based on the court system and the nature of the cases involved.
If you are asking about "dismissed" cases, I do not believe that nationwide statistics are kept on this subject.
The US Supreme Court had 73 cases scheduled for oral argument in the 2007-2008 Term; however, they only heard 70 and dismissed three without argument.
Supreme Court does not dismiss cases. It will either affirm or reverse the lower court, or it will decline to grant the appeal.
Dismissed court records can still appear in background checks or public databases, but their status as dismissed may be noted. In many jurisdictions, these records are accessible to the public, though they may not carry the same weight as active or unresolved cases. It's important to check local laws, as regulations regarding the visibility of dismissed records can vary by state. In some cases, individuals may also have the option to request expungement to remove such records from public view.
It means the case is open and that the filings will be reviewed before a court. They have not come to a decision. They have not dismissed any motions filed.
No they will. Not
It is not easy to get the number of DWI cases that get dismissed annually in New York or anywhere else. The estimated stats can run anywhere from 5% to 30% of all cases. The is not good records on cases dropped, just the cases that end in a conviction.
If you went to court and it was dismissed, it's about as clear as it's going to get. If anyone is questioning that go back to court and ask for a "letter of disposition" on this charge.
It will greatly depend on the jurisdiction and the judge. In some cases they may dismiss the case.
If a court case is dismissed with prejudice the matter cannot be tried again.
The Supreme Court is currently sitting for the 2009-2010 Term and has placed 85 merit cases on the calendar for argument. Five were dismissed prior to being heard, and one is scheduled for reargument, making the actual number heard 81. The Court disposed of a total of 92 cases in the 2009 Term. In the 2008-2009 Term, the Court wrote full opinions on 83 cases. For more information, see Related Questions and Related Links, below.
A court 'calender' is a planning document which tracks various cases before the court. A "dismissal calender" implies that this is a list of cases up for dismissal by the court for one reason or another (e.g.: cases were requested dismissed by the principals or their attornies - no acitivity before the court within a certain length of time indicates they are 'dead' or 'moot' - etc).