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prison overcrowding

Legislature

“Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison

The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release.

April 5, 2024

Yellowhammer Files: Inside Alabama’s crumbling, inhumane prison system

This unflinching series goes inside Alabama’s criminal legal crisis.

July 11, 2023

Incarcerated man confirmed dead at Fountain Facility

The number of incarcerated individuals who reportedly died so far this year is higher than previously thought.

July 7, 2023

Another $15 million to defend ADOC

According to state records and new contracts, one attorney is set to make more than $30 million defending ADOC.

July 6, 2023

From prisons, a reminder about the threat of HIV/AIDS

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Black people are especially vulnerable.

June 22, 2023

Ivey announces changes to “good time” prison release standards

The policy change narrows the window for incarcerated individuals to be released based on good behavior.

January 10, 2023

After blanket testing, 75 incarcerated men at Staton prison test positive for COVID

Alabama prisons in June had the fifth highest number of COVID deaths per capita in the nation.

November 17, 2021

House OKs reduced sentence bill for inmates who complete apprenticeships

This legislation would apply upon successful completion of a qualifying academic, vocational, risk-reducing or apprenticeship program.

May 4, 2021

Alabama House approves bill expanding early release, supervision of inmates

Rep. Jim Hill's bill makes retroactive a 2015 law that mandates early release and supervision for some.

March 17, 2021

Alabama House passes several criminal justice-related bills

The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails.

February 24, 2021