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Alabama parole board denies most parole requests, grants multiple pardons and a few paroles with monitoring conditions
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Summary
At its March 5, 2026 meeting in Montgomery, the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole for a majority of cases on the docket, granted nine pardons (several restoring civil and political rights) and approved three paroles with special conditions including GPS ankle monitoring.
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles met on March 5, 2026, in Montgomery to consider parole and pardon applications under Alabama Code, Title 15, Chapter 22. Chair Hal Nash and Board Member Gabrelle Simmons were present; Nicole Lewis served as the board secretary and recorded actions.
The board denied parole in a majority of cases heard that day. Notable denials included Montay A. Frazier (reset date set for March 2030), Demeko A. Powell (reset March 2028), Amos M. Aaron (denied with no reset date), Eric P. Williams (reset March 2027) and several others. Several public speakers opposed parole recommendations at hearings, including Wanda Miller of VOCAL and India Eaves, a victim services officer with the Attorney General’s Office.
The board granted parole in three cases with conditions. Archie E. Hamlett was granted parole with a special condition requiring completion of a GPS ankle-monitor requirement. Wallace Dixon was granted parole with conditions to complete a GPS ankle monitor and a drug assessment upon release. Charles A. Nichols was granted parole with conditions including completion of the Perry County Probation/Parole Reentry Education Program (PREP), GPS monitoring and a drug assessment.
The board also granted nine pardons on March 5. Christopher S. Brazelton received a pardon with a restriction limiting relief from firearms disabilities; Elizabeth B. Thompson and others received full pardons restoring all civil and political rights. Timothy P. Farmer, Sharon D. Garrett and John A. Belser were among those granted pardons with specified restrictions (for example, relief from provisions of the habitual offender act and firearms disabilities where noted). One pardon application, Megan M. Fulenwider, was denied.
Most votes reported in the minutes were unanimous. The board approved its March 4, 2026 minutes at the start of the meeting and adjourned at 12:15 p.m.; the next meeting was scheduled for March 10, 2026.
The minutes record that the board reviewed a list of files for possible revocation but do not list specific revocation motions or outcomes in the text provided. The meeting materials and minutes list supporting and opposing speakers for individual cases (family members, advocacy groups such as Alabama Appleseed, community supporters, and representatives from VOCAL and the Attorney General’s Office).