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    Juvenile Lifer Statistics

    Juvenile Lifer Statistics as of January 31, 2025

    Total Juvenile Lifer Population520
    Resentenced1497
    Pending Resentencing15
    Deceased Prior to Release8
    Deceased After Release11
    Interviews472
    Released2318
    Granted Parole3307
    Refused Parole3163
    Parole Rate65%
    Refuse Rate35%
    Recommit as TPV422
    Recommit as CPV410

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

    2 Includes 310 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.