(1) A person who at the time of the commission of the
offense was 15 years of age or older shall be sentenced to a
term of life imprisonment [without parole], or a term of
imprisonment, the minimum of which shall be at least 35 years
to life.
(2) A person who at the time of the commission of the
offense was under 15 years of age shall be sentenced to a
term of life imprisonment [without parole], or a term of
imprisonment, the minimum of which shall be at least 25 years
to life.
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(d) Findings.--In determining whether to impose a sentence
of life [without parole] under subsection (a), the court shall
consider and make findings on the record regarding the
following:
(1) The impact of the offense on each victim, including
oral and written victim impact statements made or submitted
by family members of the victim detailing the physical,
psychological and economic effects of the crime on the victim
and the victim's family. A victim impact statement may
include comment on the sentence of the defendant.
(2) The impact of the offense on the community.
(3) The threat to the safety of the public or any
individual posed by the defendant.
(4) The nature and circumstances of the offense
committed by the defendant.
(5) The degree of the defendant's culpability.
(6) Guidelines for sentencing and resentencing adopted
by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing.
(7) Age-related characteristics of the defendant,
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