Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole

Opinion

Alabama’s corrections system is broken because of the people in charge

An early release program is being blamed after an attempted rape in Foley. But the accused wasn't released early.

Josh Moon

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January 23, 2024

Parole grant rate rises with start of new year

Recent data shows an uptick in the percentage of people being granted parole, although still far short of the board’s guidelines.

Jacob Holmes

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January 19, 2024

Board schedules 79 parole hearings, 30 pardon hearings this week

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will review 109 applicants this week after a year of record-low approvals.

Jacob Holmes

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January 15, 2024

Attorney: Most parole hearings have become a waste of time

Birmingham attorney Matthew A. Bailey said clients he was once confident would be granted parole are now a "coin toss."

Jacob Holmes

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October 26, 2022

Ward: Pardoning simple Alabama marijuana offenses “won’t have an impact”

The director of the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles said fewer than 100 people are in state prison solely on marijuana charges.

Jacob Holmes

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October 13, 2022

Ivey opposes parole of accused killer

"Under no circumstances should Jimmy O'Neal Spencer be granted parole," Ivey said in her letter. "To parole him now would be dangerous and downright despicable."

Bill Britt

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August 8, 2022

England calls for passage of parole reform bill

Rep. Chris England pulled his bill from consideration on the House floor to combat opposition from Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Jacob Holmes

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March 3, 2022

House committee approves bill to provide parole guideline oversight

The board would be required to provide a written statement if deviating from parole guidelines.

Jacob Holmes

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February 10, 2022

Art exhibition to feature works of current, formerly incarcerated individuals

The organizations are working together to create an arts exhibition called “Changing the Course."

November 11, 2021