HB111 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thad McClammy

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Pardons, Board of Pardons and Paroles to issue pardons without a hearing within certain time after complete investigation for honorably discharged veterans convicted of certain criminal offenses

Summary

HB111 would require the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to finish a veteran’s pardon investigation and issue a final decision without a hearing within 30 days for eligible honorably discharged veterans, with certain offenses or conditions creating exceptions.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill shortens the time to decide on a pardon by mandating a 30-day turnaround for eligible veterans. The decision must be made without a hearing. However, the 30-day requirement does not apply if the veteran has been convicted of certain serious offenses or has a pending felony case, owes court-ordered monies or supervision fees, or is currently under probation or parole.

Who It Affects

• Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces who were convicted of certain offenses and are applying for a pardon (eligible for the 30-day fast-track).
• Veterans who have pending felony cases, owe court-ordered monies or supervision fees, or are under probation or parole (not subject to the 30-day fast-track).
• Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (responsible for conducting the review and issuing pardons under the 30-day rule).

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Board must complete and issue a final determination without a hearing on an eligible veteran’s pardon application within 30 days after submission.
• Section 1: The 30-day requirement does not apply if the veteran has committed any of the following disqualifying offenses: impeachment, murder, or rape; sodomy or sexual abuse; incest or sexual torture; enticing a child to enter a vehicle for immoral purposes; soliciting a child by computer; production of obscene matter involving a minor; production of obscene matter; permitting children to engage in obscene matter; possession of obscene matter; possession with intent to distribute child pornography; or treason.
• Section 1(2): The 30-day fast-track does not apply if the veteran has a pending felony case, owes court-ordered monies or supervision fees, or is under a sentence of probation or parole.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor (or once it becomes law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses