What Does Nolle Prossed Mean?
Last Updated Mar 27, 2020 9:04:39 AM ET
"Nolle prossed," also known as "nolle prosequi," is Latin for "we shall no longer prosecute." Courts use it in both civil and criminal cases, but with different motivations.
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