State senator aims to emphasize risk assessment in parole considerations
Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013.
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Governor appoints former State Trooper to Board of Pardons and Paroles
Darryl Littleton, former State Trooper traffic homicide investigator, plans to use those skills in hearings.
ACLU of Alabama report finds drastic drop in pardons granted
The board does not have to disclose why they deny pardons, and there's no way to appeal.
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to reopen hearings to public
Pardons and parole hearings have been closed to the public since March due to COVID-19.
ACLU of Alabama report: Parole reductions to worsen prison overcrowded in 2020
A report released Monday predicts that in 2020 Alabama’s deadly, overcrowded prisons, already under threat of a federal takeover, will become even more crowded, largely due to a dramatic reduction in the number of paroles being granted. The report, published by the Campaign for Smart Justice with the ACLU of Alabama, predicts that the state … Continued
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See recent postsGraddick: ADOC, Legislature should address prison overcrowding — not the parole board
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles’ decision-making regarding whether to grant or deny paroles is as a detached, independent objective group, akin to a judicial body. The Director has absolutely no role in the Board’s deliberations or rulings, and at no time influences or interferes with their voting functions The Board uses the law, … Continued
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See recent postsParole Suspensions Play Politics With People’s Freedom
Belinda Brown’s birthday is Monday. She was hoping her son’s freedom would be the best gift she’s ever received. For months, Belinda and her husband, Marion had planned to drive to Montgomery next Tuesday to ask Alabama’s parole board to approve their son’s parole and set him free. Eric Brown has spent the last 19 … Continued
Graddick appointed as director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that she has appointed Judge Charles Graddick as director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. “As our state’s top law enforcement official, he was a national leader in advocating for victims’ rights and in prosecuting crimes,” Ivey said. “I am proud to have someone of Judge Graddick’s … Continued
Governor signs bill reforming Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Thursday that will reform the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. House Bill 380 is designed to increase the efficiency of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. This bill creates a Director of Pardons and Paroles, appointed by the governor, and provides strict rules and guidelines to … Continued
AG supports bill to reform pardons and paroles board
Attorney General Steve Marshall is supporting legislation intended to reform the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The legislation, proposed by the attorney general’s office, is sponsored by Republican Sen. Cam Ward and Republican State Rep. Connie Rowe. The bill comes after months of controversy surrounding the parole board and its release practices. In October, … Continued