FL H0023

Establishes parole eligibility for adolescent offenders (age 15 or younger at time of offense) sentenced to life or 10+ years in prison, provided they meet specified criteria

Prohibits parole eligibility if the offender had prior convictions for violent crimes including murder, sexual battery, kidnapping, robbery, or assault, or committed violence during the current offense

Requires an initial parole eligibility interview in the eighth year of incarceration, with mandatory GED completion (unless waived for disability) and no disciplinary reports for at least 2 years prior to interview

Directs parole hearing examiners to consider victim wishes, the offender's age and maturity at time of offense, evidence of remorse, rehabilitation programs completed, and history of abuse

Mandates paroled adolescent offenders participate in available reentry programs for 2 years and serve sentences in facilities with GED programs; allows reinterviews every 7 years if parole is initially denied