Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
Section 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.