Two incarcerated men found dead in separate facilities Wednesday
With their passing, at least 54 individuals have died in Alabama state prisons this year.
Alabama Department of Corrections
Legislature passed General Fund budget, moves to Ivey’s desk
The approved budgetary funding will now move to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed.
Senate committee OKs second chance bill
The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate.
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.
ADOC places officer accused of child abuse on leave
The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child.
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.
Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill
It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years.
Former correctional sergeant found guilty of Civil Rights violations and obstruction
The jury found Lorenzo Mills guilty of assaulting three incarcerated people with a riot baton and falsifying a report.
April 20, 2023
Ivey signs “good time” bill into law
Under the new law, perfectly behaved incarcerated individuals will begin to earn 30 days off for each 30 days served.
ADOC moving all litigation to AG’s office
The transition comes after AG Steve Marshall stripped ADOC attorneys of litigation authority.