Prisons Judge rules against inmates suing state over racism in parole process Ongoing lawsuit reveals racial disparity in paroles after 2019 reforms and that an ABPP chair resigned over “openly racist practices.” Chance PhillipsJune 21, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill allowing inmates to participate in parole hearings sparks rare debate For several minutes, members of the House Judiciary Committee debated the best ways to restore some basic rights to incarcerated people. Josh MoonMay 2, 2024
Legislature Alabama House committee OKs $3.4B budget, tweaks Senate plan The adjustments include a rather eyebrow-raising $100,000 cut from the Board of Pardons and Paroles. StaffMay 1, 2024
State 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 DarringtonFebruary 19, 2024
Prisons 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 DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | A conversation about Alabama values A conversation about what Alabama values with its actions. Josh MoonJanuary 30, 2024
State 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. Josh MoonJanuary 18, 2024
Legislature 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 HolmesDecember 12, 2023
Governor Ivey appoints new member to Board of Pardons and Parole Ivey tapped longtime probation and parole officer Gabrelle Simmons to fill the position. Patrick DarringtonAugust 29, 2023
Legislature Bill to create parole board oversight sent to subcommittee The percentage of parole requests granted has fallen from 12 percent to 6 percent in the last year. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023