Concerns resentencing and parole for certain juvenile defendants.

This bill (S 1134) changes sentencing and parole rules for juveniles tried as adults in New Jersey. It requires courts to consider youth-specific factors - like impulsivity, childhood trauma, or lack of education - when sentencing. Juveniles sentenced to 20+ years without parole eligibility may petition for resentencing after 10 years, with the court reviewing rehabilitation efforts and maturity. It also mandates parole hearings at 20 years of incarceration, requiring the Parole Board to weigh youth factors and rehabilitation, with a maximum 48-month gap for future hearings if denied. The bill directly affects juvenile defendants convicted as adults under these sentencing terms.