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Juvenile Life Without Parole by State
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Whether a juvenile can be sentenced to life without parole, the eligible offenses, and resentencing rights for prior cases.
50 States2 data columnsLast updated: March 2026
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| Allowed | Eligibility | Resentencing |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | N/A |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Allowed | Homicide only | Yes (Miller) |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
| Banned | N/A | Yes |
Miller v. Alabama (2012) and Montgomery v. Louisiana (2016) prohibit mandatory JLWOP and require retroactive resentencing. Jones v. Mississippi (2021) clarified that no separate finding of permanent incorrigibility is required.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.