Parole Board

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.

Jacob Holmes

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July 15, 2025

Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates

Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.

Mary Claire Wooten

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March 20, 2025

England: Alabama’s increased parole rate proves board oversight is necessary

After months of public pressure, the ABPP has finally started to grant more paroles. That random increase proves the need for oversight, Rep. Chris England said.

Josh Moon

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October 11, 2024

Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight

The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines.

Jacob Holmes

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September 17, 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

Pre-filed bill would create oversight for parole board

Rep. Chris England's bill would create a temporary council to oversee the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Jacob Holmes

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December 12, 2023

Ivey appoints new member to Board of Pardons and Parole

Ivey tapped longtime probation and parole officer Gabrelle Simmons to fill the position.

Patrick Darrington

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August 29, 2023

Advocates gather to lobby for parole oversight bill

Advocates say the board is in clear need of oversight considering the precipitous drop in parole approval rates.

Jacob Holmes

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April 5, 2023

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Good time should be hard to earn and hard to keep — not abolished

When people are given opportunities to improve themselves, we find out who will seize that opportunity.

Shaun Traywick

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February 20, 2023