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The dismissal of criminal charges takes place by way of a motion from the prosecution called, ânolle prosequi.â. A motion to nolle pros a case is a Latin term meaning roughly, âno more prosecution.â When the prosecution decides to drop charges, it will make a motion to nolle prosequi the charges.
If nolle prosequi is granted and ordered, the individual may request an expungement of the charge and proceedings from official record under Virginia law. To expunge the charge, the individual must file a petition with the circuit court clerk where the prosecutor granted and the court ordered the dismissal.