Legislative News

Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles amends parole guidelines, rejects victims’ rights group proposals

By VOCAL | July 19, 2025

Caleb Taylor | 07.18.25 Article courtesy of: 1819 News Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles amends parole guidelines, rejects victims’ rights group proposals The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles adopted…

Wanda Jones Miller: The truth about the Alabama Parole Board

By VOCAL | July 8, 2025

Courtesy of: 1819news.com Wanda Jones Miller: The truth about the Alabama Parole BoardWanda Jones Miller | 07.07.25 Crime has spiked across the country and here in Alabama leaving residents understandably concerned…

2025 Voices For Victims 5K

By VOCAL | June 25, 2025

VOCAL holds 5K run in Montgomery – WAKA 8

William “Shorty” Sanders and Betty Sanders should not have had to live their golden years waiting for justice

By VOCAL | June 6, 2025

June 5, 2025 – Courtesy of Walker County District Attorney Bill Adair, Jr. William “Shorty” Sanders and Betty Sanders should not have had to live their golden years waiting for…

VOCAL’s 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up

By VOCAL | May 31, 2025

AG Marshall blasts Ivey for execution commutation – ‘She chose not to directly communicate with me about this case or her decision’

By VOCAL | March 1, 2025

This article a link to subscribe to their newsletter can be found at: AG Marshall blasts Ivey for execution commutation – ‘She chose not to directly communicate with me about…

Ivey commutes sentence of man on death row for 1991 murder – ‘I am not so convinced of his guilt as to approve of his execution’

By VOCAL | March 1, 2025

This article can be found on: Ivey commutes sentence of man on death row for 1991 murder – ‘I am not so convinced of his guilt as to approve of…

Alabama Attorney General Marshall: Tackling Violent Crime Backlogs Will Make Alabama Safer with New Speedy Trial Act

By VOCAL | February 20, 2025

For Immediate Release:February 19, 2025 Alabama Attorney General Marshall: Tackling Violent Crime Backlogs Will Make Alabama Safer with New Speedy Trial Act – Alabama Attorney General’s Officehttps://www.alabamaag.gov/alabama-attorney-general-marshall-tackling-violent-crime-backlogs-will-make-alabama-safer-with-new-speedy-trial-act/ For press inquiries only, contact:Amanda…

Paul DeMarco: Upcoming Alabama Legislative Session Could Include Debate on New Election Laws

By VOCAL | January 19, 2025

Paul DeMarco: Upcoming Alabama Legislative Session Could Include Debate on New Election Laws | The Trussville Tribune By Paul DeMarco With the 2024 presidential election behind us and the upcoming…

Lawmakers grill parole board chair over low appeal rates

By VOCAL | October 26, 2024

Beginning in 2019, applicants have been granted parole at a sharply declining rate. By Jacob Holmes Published on October 24, 2024 at 7:43 am CDT Article can be found at:…

Governor Kay Ivey Issues Executive Order #716

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 716

Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on Early Parole Hearings and Requiring the Submission and Implementation of a Corrective Action Plan for the Board of Pardons and Paroles.