Criminal justice groups praise Alabama Legislature’s parole reforms

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 1,139

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Alabama Legislature this year approved several bills giving parolees the right to participate in hearings and requiring the Board of Pardons and Paroles to consider their efforts at rehabilitation and reform.

The three bills, passed separately, allows people, including parole applicants, to participate virtually at parole hearings; gives the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles more discretion on sanctions for parolees who violate conditions of their release and requires them to consider applicants’ risk …

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