Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new head of state parole board
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed a corrections deputy as head of the state parole board, replacing the outgoing chair who led the board during a period of few releases.
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Report: Alabama Man Fights to Avoid Extra Prison Time after Accidentally Given Early Release
An Alabama veteran who has met all of his parole conditions is fighting to avoid additional time behind bars after state officials say they mistakenly gave him an early release. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has voided 53-year-old Jerry Lett’s parole. State officials say under a law passed in 2019, Lett did not serve…
Charlie Graddick Resigns as Director of Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
Charlie Graddick has resigned as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Gov. Kay Ivey has issued this statement: “Charlie Graddick has dedicated his entire life to public service, and he has answered the call numerous times throughout his long, illustrious career, going back to when he was elected Mobile County District Attorney at age 28. “When I…
Alabama Parole Board Resumes Hearings After 2-Month Pause
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied release to 90% of the inmates up for consideration during its first hearing following a monthslong suspension amid the coronavirus pandemic. The board voted to deny parole to 20 out of 22 inmates it reviewed on Tuesday, according to a statement from the agency. The two inmates granted parole were…
Charles Graddick Named Pardons and Paroles Board Director
Gov. Ivey has announced that she is appointing Judge Charles Graddick to serve as Director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. This appointment comes on the heels of the new law that reforms the Board of Pardons and Paroles that Ivey signed after the bill was passed in this year’s legislative session. The new law allows her to…
