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Sheriffs want a database with all concealed carry permits

Monday the Alabama Sheriff’s Association announced their support for a bill that would create a statewide repository of information about concealed carry permits and would allow officers to check the validity of a concealed carry permit. House Bill 308 is sponsored by State Representative Shane Stringer (R-Mobile). “In the past 13 months, Alabamians have encountered … Continued
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February 25, 2020

Alabama Democratic Party lawsuit was back in court on Thursday

The dispute goes on forever and the lawsuit never ends.  A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge on Thursday delayed a decision on whether he has the standing to settle an internal dispute within the Alabama Democratic Party but indicated that he’s leaning towards ruling that he does.  Judge Greg Griffin said he would rule soon … Continued
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February 21, 2020

Legislation would limit death penalty appeals

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth on Tuesday discussed legislation that would reduce the length of some death penalty appeals.  “Over the last 13 month, seven Alabama law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty by violent criminals, which is a new record and obviously not one the state of Alabama is proud … Continued
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February 19, 2020

Alabamians for Fair Justice urges lawmakers to repeal habitual offender law

Tuesday in Montgomery, over a hundred advocates for criminal justice reform will urge Alabama lawmakers to adopt reforms to help alleviate Alabama’s prison crisis. Alabamians from across the state will push for major changes that would help make prison sentences proportionate to the crimes committed, prevent people convicted of minor offenses from going to prison, … Continued
February 19, 2020

U.S. Attorney Jay Town to serve as working group co-chair on presidential commission

U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town will serve as a Co-Chair of the Criminal Justice System Personnel Intersection Working Group on the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice.  The working group will examine how police, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and correctional authorities intersect so that the system of criminal justice can enhance … Continued
February 19, 2020

Conservative Leadership Conference panel discusses prison reform

A panel discussed reforming Alabama’s prisons at the Conservative Leadership Conference in Florence Saturday. State Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, is Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and serves on the state prison task force. He is also a Republican candidate for Alabama Supreme Court, Place 1. “Prison reform is a very vague term,” Ward said. … Continued
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February 18, 2020

New marshal installed at Alabama Supreme Court

In a packed Courtroom at the Supreme Court of Alabama on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, a historic “passing of the torch” ceremony was held to swear-in the Thirteenth Marshal of the Appellate Courts of Alabama, Earl Marsh, Jr., and to honor his beloved predecessor, Willie L. James, who retired January 1, 2020.  James was appointed … Continued
February 14, 2020

Andrew Brasher confirmed to 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm former Alabama Solicitor General Andrew Brasher to the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Court. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, voted for Brasher’s confirmation; but Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, voted against. “Andrew Brasher’s confirmation to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh … Continued
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February 12, 2020

Report: Cost to operate county jails, sheriff’s departments increased by $93 million since 2014

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) released an updated research publication yesterday showing that the cost to operate county jails and sheriff’s departments statewide increased by $93 million from 2014 to 2019. The research publication, named “Alabama’s Unresolved Inmate Crisis,” was updated from its initial release back in December to include data from … Continued
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January 31, 2020