Prisons SB324 is not justice — It’s policy-driven punishment It shifts the board further away from rehabilitation and closer to punishment at all costs. Kenneth Traywick / April 22, 2025
ABPP joins multiagency law enforcement operation to stop crime Several of the Safe Alabama bills will rely on the work of ABPP, including a measure calling for enhanced supervision. February 13, 2025
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 / November 28, 2024
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 / October 11, 2024
Board schedules 63 parole hearings, 19 pardon hearings Last week, the board held 43 parole hearings and 24 pardon hearings. Patrick Darrington / 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 / 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 / February 12, 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 / January 15, 2024
Mandatory Release vs. Parole: What’s the difference? Rep. Jerry Starnes said declining parole approvals were a hoax and claimed mandatory release lets out prisoners "left and right." Jacob Holmes / March 28, 2023