Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-106 – Death of convicted defendant; dismissal of appellate and postconviction proceedings | Midpage
§ 13-106
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-106
Death of convicted defendant; dismissal of appellate and postconviction proceedings
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.