Former ADOC sergeant convicted in 2018 beating, attempted cover up
Devlon Williams was convicted for deprivation of rights under color of law, falsification of records and obstruction.
Department of Corrections
Gov. Ivey awards grant for state prison drug rehabilitation program
The grant funds for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment course come from the U.S. Department of Justice.
March 30, 2022
Chris England reacts to prison commissioner’s departure
Perhaps no other Alabama lawmaker has been more vocal in calling for Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn's replacement.
2021 Special Legislative Session report
Five bills were introduced as part of the governor’s prisons plan and justice reform. Four passed.
Ten issues that will face Alabama in 2021
Here are the top 10 issues — some old and some new — that are likely to face the state of Alabama in 2021.
Sen. Albritton promises to push legislation to reduce jail overcrowding
The legislation would aim reduce jail overcrowding and make the state pay for state inmates in county jails.
Ivey announces location of the prison site in Elmore County
The proposed site is in Elmore County near the intersection Alabama Highway 29 and Rifle Range Road.
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Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is now the state's most famous inmate, and as prisoner No. 1, he deserves no more and no less than to serve his time in a state correctional facility.
Sewell announces $4 Million federal grant for the Dannon Project
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced Wednesday a $4 million federal grant to be awarded to the Dannon Project through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Pathway Home grant program. The Pathway Home program focuses on assisting justice involved individuals with community re-entry and employment. “As we continue to reexamine systems of racial inequity and oppression, I … Continued
Governor says there will be no special session before August
Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) told legislators that there will be no special session prior to August because the state’s budget numbers will not be in before July 15. The Governor told the legislators in a video conference that all options are on the table on whether or not there will be a special … Continued