Any documents you file must comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Fed.R.Civ. P.) and the District of Nevada Local Rules of. Practice."With Prejudice" means you will not file any other claims regarding this matter. "Without Prejudice" means you may file a new claim for the same matter. Typically, a dismissal is "without prejudice" unless the court says otherwise. "Dismissed without prejudice" is a legal term. A case closes, but not permanently. A dismissal with prejudice means that the ruling is the final judgment in the case. The dismissal prohibits the prosecutor from refiling the charges. Any civil case which has been pending for more than 12 months and in which no action has been taken for more than 6 months may be dismissed.