prison overcrowding

Prisons / Legislature

Inmates up for parole will finally be able to attend their own hearings

The Alabama House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to remotely put a face and voice to their applications.

April 8, 2026

Alabama prison culture challenged in wake of documentary

Lawmakers searched for a bigger room as a bombshell documentary revealed harrowing conditions within Alabama's correctional facilities and excessive force by officers.

October 23, 2025

Families ask legislators not to “shove old problems into shiny, new buildings”

At Alabama’s annual prison oversight hearing, testimonies highlighted poor conditions, parole guideline issues and the violent nature of the system.

July 24, 2025

Alabama Senate bill would restructure controversial Pardons and Paroles Board

Although parole approval rates began increase slightly in 2024, incarcerated people who appear to be prime candidates continue to be denied.

April 16, 2025

Cost for Alabama’s mega-prison plan swells again

Lawmakers presented legislation that would allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to build two prisons, bringing the total to $1.28 billion.

February 13, 2025

ADOC unveils Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex in prison reform effort

Located in Elmore County, the Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex will feature 54 buildings spanning over 1.4 million square feet.

November 14, 2024

Maybe $1.2 billion for a prison is just the start of our penance

The sticker price for Alabama's mega-prison is a shocking $1.2 billion. Maybe that's how much it costs to address decades of inflicting human suffering.

August 19, 2024

Will the Legislature address prison overcrowding before session’s end?

Rep. Jim Hill's bill which would give judges more discretion in sentencing faces an uphill climb in the state Senate.

May 7, 2024

Forgiveness and Hope: Robert George’s 31-year journey to freedom

Several individuals helped fight for Robert George’s release.

April 25, 2024

Board schedules 63 parole hearings, 19 pardon hearings

Last week, the board held 43 parole hearings and 24 pardon hearings.

April 23, 2024