SB324 is not justice — It’s policy-driven punishment
It shifts the board further away from rehabilitation and closer to punishment at all costs.
paroles
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.
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.
Board schedules 63 parole hearings, 19 pardon hearings
Last week, the board held 43 parole hearings and 24 pardon hearings.
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.
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.
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.
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."