Unless otherwise specified in the order, a dismissal under this paragraph is without prejudice. (b) Involuntary Dismissal.A dismissal without prejudice means the court has closed the case, but your right to bring the matter before the court again is not barred. Dismissal with prejudice means that the plaintiff cannot refile the same claim again in that court. A case that is dismissed "without prejudice" is only dismissed temporarily. This temporary dismissal means that the plaintiff is allowed to re-file charges. The voluntary dismissal without prejudice has NO BEARING on the limitations period. A dismissal with prejudice means that the ruling is the final judgment in the case. The dismissal prohibits the prosecutor from refiling the charges. Notice of Voluntary Dismissal.