Decision Maker

Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles is a state agency responsible for the decision-making process concerning pardons, paroles and remissions of fines and forfeitures. This entity mitigates sentences and restrictions imposed by the state's criminal justice system, after carefully considering factors such as the nature of the crime, the rehabilitative progress of the incarcerated individual and the impact on society. Comprising three members appointed by the Governor of Alabama, this board is vital in the promotion of a balanced justice system in the state.