South Dakota Statutes
§ 25-10-22 — Effect of divorce or other civil proceedings prior to criminal proceedings.
South Dakota § 25-10-22
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 25-10-22 (2026).
Text
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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