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Alabama to celebrate graduation of 55 correctional officers

Gov. Ivey praised the commitment of the 55 correctional officers trainees scheduled to graduate on Thursday amid shortages.

September 11, 2024

Contract review brings concerns with ADOC’s progress

The Legislative Joint Contract Review Committee reviewed four ADOC contracts, totaling around $2.4 million.

September 6, 2024

Elmore inmates relocated during renovations

Elmore inmates will temporarily move to Draper, now the Elmore Annex, during renovations.

August 16, 2024

Alabama Department of Corrections faces continued hiring setbacks

At the joint budget hearing, Commissioner John Hamm discussed hiring challenges for security personnel and prison construction updates.

August 14, 2024

Alabama’s second execution using nitrogen hypoxia to proceed

Alabama inmate Alan Eugene Miller reached an agreement with the state and his execution, using nitrogen hypoxia, is slated for next month.

August 6, 2024

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DOJ reaffirms duty of prison officials to protect incarcerated individuals from harm

The plaintiffs in Duke v. Hamm allege that prisoner-on-prisoner violence and sexual assault are rampant.

July 9, 2024

Program aims to reduce barriers for future Alabama correctional officers

Registration is open for a new, no-cost college and career readiness program.

June 12, 2024

House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention

Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members.

April 26, 2024

Advocate’s incarcerated husband stabbed

The husband of an incarcerated advocate was stabbed in an Alabama Department of Corrections facility.

April 16, 2024

325 people died in custody of ADOC in 2023

There have now been more than 1,000 deaths in Alabama prisons since a 2019 DOJ investigation found Alabama's prisons unconstitutional.

February 2, 2024