Pardons and Paroles; time frame for parole court extended

This bill expands the time allowed for the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to hold a hearing on alleged parole violations from 20 to 40 business days if a state of emergency prevents the initial hearing from occurring. The primary change applies specifically to situations where a proclaimed state of emergency hinders the board from meeting within the original timeframe, ensuring that parolees are not automatically released due to administrative delays caused by such emergencies. Additionally, the legislation includes minor technical updates to modernize the language of the existing code. The measure directly affects the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Corrections, and parolees whose hearings might otherwise be delayed by emergency conditions.