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Senate confirms Hal Nash as chairman of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

The Alabama State Senate unanimously confirmed Hal Nash to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, six months after Gov. Ivey appointed him chairman.

January 30, 2026

Hal Nash officially sworn in as new chair of parole board

Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals.

July 15, 2025

Board of Pardons and Paroles to hold hearings this week following appointment of new chair

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold 59 parole hearings and 30 pardon hearings this week—likely with a new chair.

July 14, 2025

Gov. Ivey appoints new chair to the Board of Pardons and Paroles

Hal Nash, a veteran law enforcement officer, was appointed Chair of Alabama’s Pardons and Paroles Board

July 8, 2025