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Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles

Public safety / Prisons

Alabama Senate bill would restructure controversial Pardons and Paroles Board

Although parole approval rates began increase slightly in 2024, incarcerated people who appear to be prime candidates continue to be denied.

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April 16, 2025

Opinion

Second chances, stronger communities: ABPP’s commitment to strengthen Alabama

With the right support, individuals leaving incarceration can thrive and make lasting contributions to their communities.

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April 10, 2025

ABPP joins multiagency law enforcement operation to stop crime

Several of the Safe Alabama bills will rely on the work of ABPP, including a measure calling for enhanced supervision.

February 13, 2025

ABPP joins with Ingram State, partners for Montgomery DRC participant resource fair

This effort will assist in collective interests to reduce state recidivism and increase Alabama’s workforce participation.

February 4, 2025

Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward reflects on challenges and successes

APR spoke with Ward to discuss his role as director, the challenges and successes facing the Bureau, and his future goals.

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November 28, 2024

Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward highlights reentry success on Capitol Hill

Ward participated in a panel and presented findings on the impact of the PREP Center.

November 25, 2024

Justice In Focus panel takes a closer look at Alabama’s parole system

Some of the state’s leading legal and policy experts will gather to discuss the parole system's shortcomings and explore potential reforms.

October 9, 2024

Pardons and Paroles Bureau commends 33 resilient Tuscaloosa DRC graduates

A group of 33 resilient individuals graduated from the Tuscaloosa Day Reporting Center.

May 30, 2024

CSG Justice Center appoints Cam Ward as new Advisory Board chair

Ward is currently the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.

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February 6, 2024

Mandatory Release vs. Parole: What’s the difference?

Rep. Jerry Starnes said declining parole approvals were a hoax and claimed mandatory release lets out prisoners "left and right."

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March 28, 2023