AL HB421

Amends Alabama Code Section 15-22-113 to establish eligibility criteria for posthumous pardons for Class A and Class B felons convicted of crimes committed at least 80 years prior to petition.

Requires deceased person's circumstances of conviction to provide compelling reason to remedy social injustice associated with racial discrimination, and person must not have received pardon while living.

Petitioner must submit sworn attestation that they conducted intelligent evaluation of the case and include supporting documentation or evidence of compelling reasons for the posthumous pardon.

State Board of Pardons and Paroles must conduct a hearing where petitioner, public officials, and other witnesses may testify; board may rely on written petition and documentation or hearing evidence.

Posthumous pardon requires unanimous affirmative vote of the board; notification requirements under other sections do not apply, but board must post hearing notice on state agency website with candidate name, date, time, and location.