No. You will need to file to open a new case if the case was dismissed "without prejudice. Rules of Court, rules 3.760 and 3.770.) 1.TO THE CLERK: Please dismiss this action as follows: a. You can either dismiss with prejudice or without prejudice. If you file a dismissal with prejudice, that means that you can never refile the case. Typically, when a DVTRO is dismissed without prejudice, it means that the case can be refiled in the future if needed. Dismissing a case with prejudice means you cannot file it again. This would be the right option if you no longer want to sue the defendant. DocuSign Envelope ID: 925FSCEADzA74B943205846363De1BD7 21CV379057 Santa Clara Civil CIV1 1d? When a case is dismissed without prejudice, nothing bars the plaintiff from refiling the complaint on the same grounds.