Child Life Without Parole
Montana
There is 1 youth serving a life without parole sentence in the state of Montana. Montana has 1.71 per 100,000 14-17 year olds serving life without parole sentences ranking it 33rd out of the 40 states covered in this report.The miniumum age for prosecution as an adult is 12.
The miniumum age for sentencing a youth to life without parole is 12.
Montana 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.