Legislature Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years. Jacob HolmesApril 20, 2023
Courts Former correctional sergeant found guilty of Civil Rights violations and obstruction The jury found Lorenzo Mills guilty of assaulting three incarcerated people with a riot baton and falsifying a report. StaffApril 20, 2023
Legislature Ivey signs “good time” bill into law Under the new law, perfectly behaved incarcerated individuals will begin to earn 30 days off for each 30 days served. Jacob HolmesApril 15, 2023
Prisons ADOC moving all litigation to AG’s office The transition comes after AG Steve Marshall stripped ADOC attorneys of litigation authority. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023
Courts Alabama AG blocks all ADOC attorneys from handling litigation Marshall stripped ADOC attorneys of their DAG/AAG designations, which prevents them from handling litigation. Josh MoonApril 11, 2023
Prisons Three incarcerated die in two Alabama prisons in last week Eleven incarcerated individuals have been confirmed dead so far in March. John H. GlennMarch 29, 2023
Prisons Mandatory Release vs. Parole: What’s the difference? Rep. Jerry Starnes said declining parole approvals were a hoax and claimed mandatory release lets out prisoners "left and right." Jacob HolmesMarch 28, 2023
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