Charlie Graddick

Ex-state Sen. Ward Sworn in as Head of Alabama Parole Agency

  Sen. Cam Ward (R) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Longtime state legislator Cam Ward has been sworn in as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Ward and administered the oath of office Monday. He replaces Charlie Graddick, who resigned amid criticism over the slowing pace of paroles during his tenure. Republican Ward resigned…

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…

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…