Nolle Prosequi

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No prosecution. A notice of nolle prosequi may be issued by the Attorney General's Office to the Court, informing the Court that they are formally dropping a charge, or charges. The reason for the nolle prosequi is listed upon the notice. The Attorney General's Office cannot file a nolle prosequi on a charge after a conviction has been entered on that charge unless they first receive permission from the Court.

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