Alabama HB437 amends parole procedures for parolees, providing discretion to the Board of Pardons and Paroles in handling parole violations.

Alabama HB437 amends the Code of Alabama to modify the procedures for parole violations. The bill grants the Board of Pardons and Paroles discretion in handling parole violations, allowing them to consider the totality of circumstances. For certain serious violations, such as new arrests for felonies, possession of a firearm, or specific crimes, the board must revoke parole and require the parolee to serve the remaining sentence in a state prison. For other violations, the board may impose a period of confinement in a residential transition center or county jail.

Alabama HB437 amends parole procedures for parolees, providing discretion to the Board of Pardons and Paroles in handling parole violations.

Alabama HB437 amends the Code of Alabama to modify the procedures for parole violations. The bill grants the Board of Pardons and Paroles discretion in handling parole violations, allowing them to consider the totality of circumstances. For certain serious violations, such as new arrests for felonies, possession of a firearm, or specific crimes, the board must revoke parole and require the parolee to serve the remaining sentence in a state prison. For other violations, the board may impose a period of confinement in a residential transition center or county jail.