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

By VOCAL / February 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Alabama Attorney General Marshall: Tackling Violent Crime Backlogs Will Make Alabama Safer with New Speedy Trial Act

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…

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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 / Comments Off on 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’

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…

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

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…

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VOCAL’s 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up

By VOCAL / May 31, 2025 / Comments Off on VOCAL’s 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up
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William “Shorty” Sanders and Betty Sanders should not have had to live their golden years waiting for justice

By VOCAL / June 6, 2025 / Comments Off on William “Shorty” Sanders and Betty Sanders should not have had to live their golden years waiting for justice

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…

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2025 Voices For Victims 5K

By VOCAL / June 25, 2025 / Comments Off on 2025 Voices For Victims 5K

VOCAL holds 5K run in Montgomery – WAKA 8

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Wanda Jones Miller: The truth about the Alabama Parole Board

By VOCAL / July 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Wanda Jones Miller: The truth about the Alabama Parole Board

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…

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

By VOCAL / July 19, 2025 / Comments Off on Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles amends parole guidelines, rejects victims’ rights group proposals

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…

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