Mary Claire Wooten

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Legislature / Prisons

Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates

Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.

March 20, 2025

HB340 states that DHR must notify families of rights and improve transparency, but faces opposition over inhibiting investigations.

March 20, 2025

SB156, which failed on its first vote, was reconsidered and passed before the Senate adjourned Tuesday.

March 19, 2025

Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals denied Mac Marquette’s request, allowing his immunity hearing to proceed as scheduled.

March 18, 2025

Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change.

March 14, 2025

SB230, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, would take effect immediately.

March 13, 2025

The brief challenges school policies on instruction, citing parental rights and government overreach concerns.

March 12, 2025

HB145 and SB46 would grant Class 2 cities power to enforce scrap tire violations and expand municipal court jurisdiction for violations.

March 11, 2025

Alabama House approved a bill making Glock switch possession a felony, citing rising gun violence around the state.

March 7, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved HB49 which proposes the death penalty for child rape and sodomy under 12.

March 6, 2025