Child Life Without Parole
New Jersey
There are no youths serving life without parole sentences in the state of New Jersey.The miniumum age for prosecution as an adult is 14.
The miniumum age for sentencing a youth to life without parole is 14.
New Jersey 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.