Sunday, June 14, 2026

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paroles

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.

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.

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.

October 11, 2024

Board schedules 63 parole hearings, 19 pardon hearings

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

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.

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.

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.

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."

March 28, 2023