Section 25-10-22 - Effect of divorce or other civil proceedings prior to criminal proceedings

25-10-22. Effect of divorce or other civil proceedings prior to criminal proceedings.In any action involving domestic abuse, the court may not:(1)Dismiss any charge or delay disposition of the domestic abuse action because of the pendency of a divorce or any other civil proceeding, unless agreed to by all parties, including the victim;(2)Require proof that either party is seeking dissolution of marriage prior to instigation of criminal proceeding. Source: SL 1989, ch 224, §1.