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Without going to the clerk and seeing the actual court file, we cannot say. It might mean that the case has been nolle prossed by the state, and that is my best educated guess here.

Generally, a criminal case is not closed until after a person pleads, is sentenced, and completes the sentence (including any probation that may be imposed -- and all conditions of probation have been satisfied).  If, however, a defendant is not given any jail time and not given any probation, then the defendant's case normally is closed unless the court orders that a fine and/or court costs be paid by a set date.  If the defendant fails to pay the fine and/or court costs by a set date, then the case generally is re-opened for purposes of dealing with the unpaid fine and/or court costs.  However, even if there is no jail, no probation, and all payments have been - or are being -- made as court-ordered, it is possible that the case may be closed but the Clerk of Court has not had time to update the computer records yet.