youthful offender

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The brothers are eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law which allows individuals who committed crimes before the age of 26 to seek a reduced sentence.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

Resentencing could trigger their eligibility for parole through the state’s youthful offender law since they were under 26 at the time of the murders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

In denying Mr. Belter youthful offender status, Judge Murphy cited the “moving and eloquent” victim statement M.M. made in court in August.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021

In the report released Wednesday, Inserta interviewed 89 kids held at youthful offender facilities in three northern border states, two states in central Mexico and two southeastern states.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2021

This plan being adopted let everything be done to reform the youthful offender while in jail.

From The Twin Hells; a thrilling narrative of life in the Kansas and Missouri penitentiaries by Reynolds, John N.