South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-10-22 — Effect of divorce or other civil proceedings prior to criminal proceedings.

South Dakota·Title 25 DOMESTIC RELATIONS·Ch. 25-9C PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE

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.

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Legislative History

SL 1989, ch 224, § 1.

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