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How long does a convicted murderer have to serve before being eligible for parole?

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That would be a matter of the sentence he received and the laws of the individual state. There are five general sentences that a convicted murderer may receive. Some a unique to particular states. These and the length of sentence are below:

Life

There are some states that issue the sentence of life imprisonment. Also in these states, life may mean 20, 30, or 40 years. When the sentence is completed, the convicted person is discharged.

Life with the possibility of parole

Usually, there is a term or length of time associated with this sentence. Where there is no length of time specified, it is likely the convicted person's file is reviewed periodically (annually, bi-annually, or every five years).

Life without the possibility of parole

This is actual life imprisonment. There is no parole.

Life and a day

This is a more obsolete term, but some states may still use it. No parole.

Natural life

Self-explanatory.

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