An Illinois Order (Dismissal) is a legal order issued by a judge in an Illinois court to dismiss a case. There are three types of Illinois Order (Dismissal): voluntary dismissal, involuntary dismissal, and dismissal with prejudice. A voluntary dismissal is when a plaintiff decides to dismiss a case without prejudice, meaning the case is dismissed without prejudice to the plaintiff's right to bring the same action again in the future. An involuntary dismissal is ordered by a judge after a defendant has failed to respond to the plaintiff's complaint, or if the parties fail to appear at a hearing. Lastly, a dismissal with prejudice is a court order that terminates the case permanently, meaning the plaintiff cannot bring the same action again in the future.