The civil action for compensation for the damage caused by the offence provided for in Article 2 may be brought before a civil court, separately from the public action.
However, judgment on this action shall be stayed until a final decision has been given on the public action where the latter has been brought.
The institution of the public prosecution does not require the suspension of the judgment of other actions brought before the civil court, of whatever nature, even if the decision to be taken in the criminal proceedings is likely to have an influence, directly or indirectly, on the outcome of the civil proceedings.