Alabama Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections investigating two recent apparent inmate suicides

The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating the deaths of two inmates last month and say both may have been suicides.  Jamal O’Neal Jackson, 29, was found unresponsive in his cell at Holman Correctional Facility on May 15, and attempts to save his life were unsuccessful, ADOC spokeswoman Samantha Rose confirmed for APR in a … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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June 3, 2020

Seven inmates, seven workers test positive for COVID-19

The Alabama Department of Corrections on Tuesday said in a statement that seven more prison workers and seven additional inmates have tested positive for COVID-19.  Four workers and one woman serving at the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women all tested positive for coronavirus, according to an ADOC press release. There are 16 confirmed cases among … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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June 2, 2020

Three more prison workers, another inmate test positive for COVID-19

Three more prison workers have tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the sixth prison worker to self-report positive test results in two days.  Additionally, a man serving at the St. Clair Correctional Facility also tested positive for the virus, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced in a Friday press release.  Three workers at the Julia … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 29, 2020

Less than 1 percent of Alabama inmates have been tested for COVID-19

As the number of prison workers in Alabama who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 continues to rise, the number of cases among inmates in the state’s dangerously overcrowded prisons has remained flat, and that likely comes down to testing.  Inmates in Alabama are only tested if they are exhibiting symptoms and a physician recommends the test. … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 29, 2020

Three more prison workers test positive for COVID-19, testing of inmates remains low

Two workers at the Bullock Correctional Facility and one employee at the Kilby Correctional Facility have tested positive for COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Corrections said Thursday evening. The latest confirmed cases among staff bring the total of COVID-19 cases among prison workers to 58. Twelve of those workers have since recovered, the Alabama Department … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 28, 2020

More confirmed COVID-19 cases among state inmates, prison staff

Two more inmates in Alabama prisons have tested positive for COVID-19, while confirmed cases among prison staff continue to outpace cases among inmates. Four additional workers have also tested positive, bringing the total to 55.  The Alabama Department of Corrections in a press release Wednesday evening announced that two inmates who had been housed at … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 27, 2020

Confirmed COVID-19 cases among Alabama prison workers reaches 51

The number of prison workers in Alabama who’ve tested positive for coronavirus ticked up to 51 on Tuesday. The Alabama Department of Corrections said just a single inmate has an active case of the virus.  The Alabama Department of Corrections in a press release Tuesday said three more workers at the Julia Tutwiler Prison for … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 26, 2020

Alabama prisons releasing some inmates early amid COVID-19 outbreak

Updated at 12 p.m. to include responses from the Alabama Department of Corrections. The Alabama Department of Corrections has automated the process of releasing early some inmates convicted of nonviolent offenses and who are nearing the end of their sentences, according to a department document obtained by APR.  ADOC’s decision to automate the process by … Continued

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May 22, 2020

COVID-19 cases among prison workers reach 36

Two more prison workers have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total of confirmed cases among staff to 36 across 16 state facilities, the Alabama Department of Corrections announced Wednesday.  A worker at the Camden Community Based Facility and Community Work Center in Camden and an employee at the Birmingham Community Based Facility and Community … Continued

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May 20, 2020