Tag: PARDONS AND PAROLES

Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles reform bill passes Senate

Legislation expanding the number of members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles passed the Senate on Thursday by a 16-8 margin.

Cam Ward: Second chances, stronger communities

Second Chance Month is a reminder that with the right support, individuals leaving incarceration can thrive and make lasting contributions to their communities.

Alabama Reentry Study Commission meets to address state's ambitious goal to cut recidivism 50% by 2030

The Alabama Reentry Study Commission met on Tuesday to discuss the state’s efforts to achieve its pledge to reduce recidivism among released prisoners by 50% by 2030.

Bureau of Pardons & Paroles' Cam Ward: Mandatory release had nothing to do with attempted rape of woman in Foley

The attempted rape of a woman in Foley has the attention of lawmakers after city officials released a statement over the weekend blaming the state’s early release program on the incident.