The prosecutor has the sole charging discretion. They can file or not (within the statute of limitations). A dismissed case means it was...

It is likely the case number for the charge. Call the clerks office of the local superior court.

20 years ago my childrens dad came to america on holiday and got caught vandalising a bart station. Would this still exist?

Everyone has a right to a speedy trial. it does not matter if the defendant does not go to court. I would not volunteer that he fled the country,...