An Illinois Order of Dismissal is a court order issued by a judge in the state of Illinois which terminates a lawsuit or criminal case. There are two types of Illinois Order of Dismissal: voluntary and involuntary. A voluntary order of dismissal is issued when the plaintiff in a civil case voluntarily dismisses the suit without prejudice, which means the plaintiff may file the same case again in the future if they so choose. An involuntary order of dismissal is issued when a judge finds that the plaintiff has failed to prove their case and is subsequently dismissed. This type of order is typically issued with prejudice, which means the plaintiff is barred from re-filing the same claim in the future.