Prisons Protestors call for external review of Alabama execution protocol "We do not trust the Alabama Department of Corrections to properly investigate itself, and who would?" an organizer said. Jacob HolmesMarch 27, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to cut correctional incentive time The bill ostensibly tightens an already narrow window for incarcerated individuals serving in historically overcrowded prisons. John H. GlennMarch 24, 2023
News Bills to slash “good time” accrual advance in House and Senate committees Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Prisons Fifth incarcerated man confirmed dead at St. Clair prison since January Eight incarcerated individuals have been confirmed dead in state custody so far this month. John H. GlennMarch 23, 2023
Prisons Board of Pardons and Paroles denies parole to dead man Incarcerated individuals who die prior to their hearing date are "typically" removed from the parole hearing docket. John H. GlennMarch 17, 2023
Prisons Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023
Prisons 57-year-old incarcerated man dies at Staton Correctional Facility No further information was given as to the circumstances surrounding the death. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
Prisons Staton Correctional Facility lifts quarantine after tuberculosis scare Staton returned to normal operations last week after being placed on quarantine since the end of November. John H. GlennMarch 14, 2023
Prisons 51-year-old incarcerated man dies at Bibb Correctional Facility Two other incarcerated men were reported dead on the same day. John H. GlennMarch 13, 2023
Prisons Families, friends of incarcerated individuals gather at Alabama State Capitol The demonstration and vigil on Tuesday were to remember those who have died in state custody in recent years. John H. GlennMarch 8, 2023