Pardons

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.

Alex Jobin

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November 28, 2024

Board schedules 63 parole hearings, 19 pardon hearings

Last week, the board held 43 parole hearings and 24 pardon hearings.

Patrick Darrington

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April 23, 2024

67 parole, 30 pardon hearings scheduled for the week

There have been 21 paroles granted this month surpassing the total of 16 for February of 2023. 

Patrick Darrington

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February 19, 2024

71 parole, 29 pardon hearings scheduled this week

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles is scheduled to hold 71 parole hearings and 29 pardon hearings.

Patrick Darrington

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February 12, 2024

Board schedules 65 parole hearings, 29 pardon hearings

The board has received more scrutiny as of late due to the decreased rate of individuals receiving parole.

Patrick Darrington

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February 7, 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

Plaintiffs alleging prison labor scheme ask court to enforce parole guidelines

Since 2019, granted paroles have plummeted to under 10 percent of applicants being released.

Jacob Holmes

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December 22, 2023

Former parole chair discusses the declining parole rate

Alabama is on track to grant the lowest percentage of paroles in over a decade.

Patrick Darrington

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August 16, 2023