An Arizona Order of Discharge and Dismissal Under 18 U. S. C. 3607(a) is a form of legal action whereby the court determines that a person accused of a crime has been discharged from any further proceedings or punishment. This type of order is issued in cases where a person has been arrested for a crime, but the criminal charges have been dismissed by the court, or the state or federal government has decided not to pursue the charges. The Arizona Order of Discharge and Dismissal Under 18 U. S. C. 3607(a) is issued by the court and must be signed by the judge or magistrate. There are two types of Arizona Order of Discharge and Dismissal Under 18 U. S. C. 3607(a): With Prejudice and Without Prejudice. An Order of Discharge and Dismissal With Prejudice means that the criminal charges have been dismissed and the accused person is cleared of any further legal action. An Order of Discharge and Dismissal Without Prejudice means that the criminal charges have been dismissed but the state or federal government reserves the right to re-file the charges at a later date.