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Governor Kay Ivey Issues Executive Order #716

By VOCAL / October 4, 2021 / Comments Off on 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.

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Signing HB380 Into Law

By VOCAL / October 4, 2021 / Comments Off on Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Signing HB380 Into Law

Attorney General Steve Marshall Hails Alabama Senate Passage of Legislation to Reform State’s Badly Broken Pardons and Paroles Board (MONTGOMERY) — Attorney General Steve Marshall hailed the passage of legislation…

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Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Settlement with Victims’ Families in Jimmy O’Neal Spencer Case

By VOCAL / October 4, 2021 / Comments Off on Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Settlement with Victims’ Families in Jimmy O’Neal Spencer Case

(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the State of Alabama would pay the maximum damages that may be awarded under state law—$1 million*—to the families of Jimmy O’Neal Spencer’s three…

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VOCAL Calls for Reforms to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

By VOCAL / October 4, 2021 / Comments Off on VOCAL Calls for Reforms to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

MONTGOMERY — Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL), the State’s largest victims’ advocacy coalition, on Tuesday expressed the organization’s full support and the urgent need for legislation reforming the Board…

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Fundraising Events

By VOCAL / October 4, 2021 / Comments Off on Fundraising Events

VOCAL hosts an annual golf tournament, where patrons can donate to help support our organization and be sponsored for these events. View the brochure of our most recent tournament here,…

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Senator Jimmy Holley has spent over half of his life as a lawmaker.

By VOCAL / December 23, 2021 / Comments Off on Senator Jimmy Holley has spent over half of his life as a lawmaker.

By STEVE FLOWERS Alabama Political Reporter Legendary state Senator Jimmy Holley has decided to not seek reelection to the state Senate next year after 44 years in the Legislature. He…

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Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey Fights for Bail Reform

By VOCAL / January 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey Fights for Bail Reform
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Attorney Steve Marshall Issues Statement in Support of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

By VOCAL / February 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Attorney Steve Marshall Issues Statement in Support of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
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Alabama Senate passes bill to delay fees for released prisoners

By VOCAL / April 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Alabama Senate passes bill to delay fees for released prisoners

The bill would delay fines and fees for the recently released for 180 days. he Alabama Senate on Wednesday quickly passed numerous largely non-controversial bills, and among them was legislation…

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Governor Ivy Signs Nick Risner Act into Law

By VOCAL / April 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Governor Ivy Signs Nick Risner Act into Law

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 143, which is named in honor of Sheffield K-9 Sgt. Nick Risner, who was murdered in October 2021 by a man previously…

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Governor Ivey Supports Prompt Passage of Child Predator Death Penalty Act

By VOCAL / January 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Governor Ivey Supports Prompt Passage of Child Predator Death Penalty Act

January 14, 2026 Press Releases MONTGOMERY – As lawmakers begin the new legislative session this week, Governor Kay Ivey is calling for the swift passage of the Child Predator Death Penalty…

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Death penalty in Alabama would expand under House committee-approved bills

By VOCAL / January 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Death penalty in Alabama would expand under House committee-approved bills

By:Ralph Chapoco-January 15, 20267:01 am Article courtesy of Death penalty in Alabama would expand under House committee-approved bills | Alabama Reflector Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, stands on the floor of…

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Chief Justice Appoints Visiting Judge Under Speedy Trial Act in Sheriff John Williams Murder Case 

By VOCAL / January 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Chief Justice Appoints Visiting Judge Under Speedy Trial Act in Sheriff John Williams Murder Case 

For Immediate Release:January 21, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) – Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart has appointed retired Circuit Judge Allen T. Jolley as a visiting judge to preside over State of Alabama…

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Tuscaloosa County Man Avoids Prison Time in Bibb County Domestic, Sexual Assault Case

By VOCAL / January 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Tuscaloosa County Man Avoids Prison Time in Bibb County Domestic, Sexual Assault Case

Article by and courtesy of ABC 33/40 Wed, January 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM A Tuscaloosa County man has been sentenced in Bibb County Circuit Court following his guilty plea to…

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Alabama House committee approves bill limiting youthful offender status in murder cases

By VOCAL / January 23, 2026 / Comments Off on Alabama House committee approves bill limiting youthful offender status in murder cases

By:Ralph Chapoco-January 21, 202612:04 pm Article courtesy of Alabama House committee approves bill limiting youthful offender status in murder cases | Alabama Reflector An Alabama House committee Wednesday approved legislation…

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Marshall Files Petitions to End Delay in Decades-Old Capital Murder Cases

By VOCAL / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on Marshall Files Petitions to End Delay in Decades-Old Capital Murder Cases

Says, ‘I will not allow the State’s criminal cases, especially those involving the worst of the worst criminals, to remain neglected’ March 12, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) – Last week, Alabama…

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Alabama House bill aims to ensure crime victims get restitution first

By VOCAL / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on Alabama House bill aims to ensure crime victims get restitution first

Payments made by those convicted of committing crimes can go to court fees before reaching victims. By:Ralph Chapoco-March 10, 20266:59 am Article courtesy of the Alabama Reflector Alabama House bill…

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