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.
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Report: Alabama’s broken parole board violating its own guidelines and state law
An investigative report from al.com delves into the many troubling issues with Alabama's Pardons and Paroles Board.
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.
Governor opposes parole of Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of killing child
In 1982, Neelley, along with her late husband, Alvin Howard Neelley, abducted 13-year-old Lisa Ann Millican.
May 24, 2023
Paroles director: “We aren’t interested in microchipping parolees”
A recent amendment to a bill in the Alabama House would allow the bureau to use microchips, at its discretion.
Rep. England brings back bill to create parole oversight
The bill is an attempt to make the parole board conform to its own guidelines.
Rep. Jim Hill talks prison reforms for upcoming session
Hill stands behind his philosophy that supervised release and risk assessment are crucial for public safety.
2023 Legislative Session whip around: A look at what’s been pre-filed so far
With a month before the first session of the quadrennium, only 16 pre-filed bills have been made available to the public.
Rep. Jim Hill asks ACCA members to support sentencing reform
Hill said the state needs to focus on keeping dangerous individuals incarcerated while improving rehabilitation and release of others.
House passes bill to create 90-day grace period for court fines
The bill originally provided for a 180-day window but the period was shortened to 90 days by amendment.