FL S0998

Creates the "Juvenile Sentencing Review Act" allowing juvenile offenders sentenced to life imprisonment to request resentencing after serving a minimum term: 15 years for nonhomicide offenses, or 25 years for homicide, sexual, or attempted murder offenses.

Requires the Department of Corrections to screen eligible juvenile offenders and notify them of their right to request a resentencing hearing in the original sentencing court.

Guarantees juvenile offenders the right to legal representation, with courts required to appoint a public defender if the offender cannot afford counsel.

Directs courts to consider factors including the offender's maturity, reform, remorse, role in the offense, age and psychological development at time of crime, victim input, abuse history, and mental health assessments when determining resentencing eligibility.

If resentenced, the court must place the offender on probation for at least 5 years; offenders denied resentencing may request a new hearing 5 years later and every 5 years thereafter.