Section 15-22-110 – Short Title.

Section 15-22-110 Short title. This article may be known and cited as the Scottsboro Boys Act. (Act 2013-81, p. 180, §1.)

Section 15-22-111 – Purpose.

Section 15-22-111 Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish a process for the consideration of posthumous pardons by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for certain felons. (Act 2013-81, p. 180, §2.)

Section 15-22-112 – Definitions.

Section 15-22-112 Definitions. The following words shall have the following meanings for the purposes of this article: (1) BOARD. State Board of Pardons and Paroles. (2) CANDIDATE. A person who is considered for a posthumous pardon. (3) PETITION. A document signed by a petitioner requesting the posthumous pardon of a person. (4) PETITIONER. A judge […]

Section 15-22-113 – Conditions; Petition; Hearing.

Section 15-22-113 Conditions; petition; hearing. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-382 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) A person convicted of a Class A or Class B felony in this state shall be a candidate for a posthumous pardon if all of […]

Section 15-22-114 – Validity of Posthumous Pardon.

Section 15-22-114 Validity of posthumous pardon. For the public welfare, a pardon granted by the board pursuant to this article shall not require formal delivery to and acceptance by the candidate’s family or legal heirs in order to be considered valid. (Act 2013-81, p. 180, §5.)

Section 15-22-115 – Liability Under Article; Legal Claims; Privileged Records.

Section 15-22-115 Liability under article; legal claims; privileged records. Nothing in this article, nor any determination made by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles pursuant to this article, shall give rise to any liability from any act or omission of any governmental entity or otherwise give rise to any legal claim, suit, or action, […]