Courts The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation Josh Moon23 hours ago
Legislature Senate committee OKs second chance bill The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Prisons Videos show apparent medical neglect at ADOC facility Multiple videos taken at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton show several inmates suffering from medical neglect and harsh conditions. Patrick DarringtonMay 12, 2023
Legislature House passes General Fund budget before midpoint of session A tweak would allow $40 million targeted for correctional officer salaries to be used for prison construction. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
Legislature House has very little contention in third legislative week Most bills passed in the Alabama House last week sailed through without a single vote of opposition. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2023
Prisons Easterling correctional officer charged with bringing contraband into facility According to a deposition, Thagard brought in the contraband in exchange for $10,000 in cash. Jacob HolmesMarch 29, 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
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