Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 13. Criminal Code |
Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Sec 13-106. Death of convicted defendant; dismissal of appellate and postconviction proceedings
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A. On a convicted defendant's death, the court shall dismiss any pending appeal or postconviction proceeding.
B. A convicted defendant's death does not abate the defendant's criminal conviction or sentence of imprisonment or any restitution, fine or assessment imposed by the sentencing court.