How do I indicate a charge was dismissed and refiled, so it does not appear to be two separate charges on a defendant's criminal history?
Designed to indicate that a charge was dismissed due to some error - whether in case, name, or charge - and will be refiled, the Finding/Judgment code of "DR" (Dismissed and Refiled) was added effective April 6, 2015. The DR code will require a Dismissal Reason code as well.
The DR finding code may be used in Infraction, Criminal, and Probable Cause case types. When entered on the Plea and Sentence (PLS) screen, a docket entry is automatically generated as "Dismissed - Refiled as New Case."
For the following purposes, the DR code will be treated as a "not guilty" finding:
- Domestic Violence Inquiry (DVI)
- DUI Report (Dismissed - Other)
- DOL eTicket program
The DR code is reported to Washington State Patrol for disposition reports if the charge was reported to WSP with a Process Control Number (PCN). If/when the charge is refiled, it is important to include the PCN with the refiled case.
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