Bureau of Pardons and Paroles

Ivey commended Ward for his work as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, which he began in November.

This is the largest group of probation and parole officers sworn in by the bureau in years.

Thursday, two law enforcement officers from the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles were fired upon as they approached a Bessemer home to conduct a supervisory visit with an offender. Officer in Charge Sidney Yarbrough and Officer Steven Motley, both assigned to the Bureau’s Bessemer Field Office, were not injured in the attack. Other parole … Continued

Monday, State Pardons and Paroles director Judge Charlie Graddick said at a news conference that he speaks for the public by encouraging that actions taken regarding violent offenders be reviewed very carefully. “Foremost, inmates do not have an innate right to be paroled, they must earn such a privilege,” Graddick told reporters. “Parole consideration dates … Continued

Friday, Judge Charlie Graddick, director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, will hold a news conference on Monday to discuss resumption of parole hearings Tuesday and his opposition to the release of violent criminals. The news conference will be held in Montgomery. Judge Graddick was appointed Director by Gov. Kay Ivey on September … Continued