Child Life Without Parole

Hawaii

There are 4 youths serving life without parole sentences in the state of Hawaii. Hawaii has 6.08 per 100,000 14-17 year olds serving life without parole sentences ranking it 24th out of the 40 states covered in this report.

Hawaii has discretionary sentencing, allowing judges to choose the sentence.

Source: Data provided from 38 state correctional departments, the National Center for Juvenile Justice and additional other sources for the states of Alabama and Virginia.