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Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denies most paroles, grants several pardons and reopens one case
Summary
At its Feb. 12, 2026 meeting in Montgomery the board denied parole for a majority of docketed inmates, set reset dates in many denials, granted several pardons (including full restorations of civil and political rights), and reopened Leon B. Hotchkiss’s case before approving parole with special conditions.
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles on Feb. 12, 2026, in Montgomery denied parole for the majority of individuals on its daily docket, set future reset dates in multiple cases, and granted a series of pardons including several full restorations of civil and political rights. Chair Hal Nash presided; Board Member Gabrelle Simmons and Board Secretary Nicole Lewis were also present.
Under authority of Alabama Code, Title 15, Chapter 22, the board reviewed scheduled parole and pardon requests and heard supporters and opponents in individual cases. Family members and advocates spoke for several applicants; victim advocates from VOCAL and a victim services representative from the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, most frequently Ky’Toria Lawson (VOCAL) and India Eaves…
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