A criminal prosecution shall not be a bar to, or be barred by, civil proceedings to compel support; but money paid toward the support of the child shall be allowed for and accredited in determining or enforcing any civil liability. [C27, 31, 35, §12667-a49; C39, § 12667.32; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §675.32 ] C93, §600B.32