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    Juvenile Lifer Statistics

    Juvenile Lifer Statistics as of March 31, 2026

    Total Juvenile Lifer Population523
    Resentenced1501
    Pending Resentencing14
    Deceased Prior to Release8
    Deceased After Release11
    Interviews497
    Released2331
    Granted Parole3317
    Refused Parole3178
    Parole Rate64%
    Refuse Rate36%
    Recommit as TPV432
    Recommit as CPV415

    1 Number of juvenile lifers identified as resentenced, regardless of whether they're in the process of appealing the decision.

    2 Includes 323 inmates who were released and 8 deceased prior to release.

    3 Number of board actions received by juvenile lifers granting or refusing parole.

    4 Number of TPV or CPV recommit board actions or case closure codes received by juvenile lifers.