DURKIN. 725 ILCS 5/116-4 new Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the death of a defendant that occurred while a direct appeal of the defendant's conviction to the Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court, or U.S. Supreme Court is pending does not abate the defendant's conviction. Provides that the pending appeal shall be dismissed. 99-09-28 H FILED WITH CLERK 99-10-06 H FIRST READING 99-10-06 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary