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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-first Legislature Second Regular Session 2014
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HOUSE BILL 2593 |
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AN ACT
amending title 13, chapter 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 13‑106; relating to postconviction and appellate proceedings.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 13, chapter 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 13-106, to read:
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.