lifer
A lifer is a person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to life imprisonment. The term is informal and widely used in criminal justice discourse. In jurisdictions that allow parole or early release, a lifer may become eligible for review after serving a minimum term; in places that impose life without parole, release is generally not permitted except by clemency, pardon, or commuting the sentence.
Life imprisonment takes various forms. A sentence of life with the possibility of parole generally allows release
Experience in prison for lifers varies widely, including aging populations, access to rehabilitation programs, and health
Other uses: The term lifer is also used informally to refer to someone who has worked for