Prisons Yellowhammer Files: Inside Alabama’s crumbling, inhumane prison system This unflinching series goes inside Alabama’s criminal legal crisis. Chandra BozelkoJuly 11, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man confirmed dead at Fountain Facility The number of incarcerated individuals who reportedly died so far this year is higher than previously thought. Patrick DarringtonJuly 7, 2023
Courts Another $15 million to defend ADOC According to state records and new contracts, one attorney is set to make more than $30 million defending ADOC. Josh MoonJuly 6, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | From prisons, a reminder about the threat of HIV/AIDS According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Black people are especially vulnerable. David PersonJune 22, 2023
Prisons Ivey announces changes to “good time” prison release standards The policy change narrows the window for incarcerated individuals to be released based on good behavior. John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2023
Prisons After blanket testing, 75 incarcerated men at Staton prison test positive for COVID Alabama prisons in June had the fifth highest number of COVID deaths per capita in the nation. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 17, 2021
Legislature House OKs reduced sentence bill for inmates who complete apprenticeships This legislation would apply upon successful completion of a qualifying academic, vocational, risk-reducing or apprenticeship program. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Alabama House approves bill expanding early release, supervision of inmates Rep. Jim Hill's bill makes retroactive a 2015 law that mandates early release and supervision for some. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes several criminal justice-related bills The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to give some prisoners an opportunity for resentencing The cases would go back to the trial judge, not the Pardons and Paroles Board. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021