prisons

Prisons

ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dunn out at end of year

Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed John Hamm, current deputy secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, to replace Dunn.

December 7, 2021

DOJ provides court with specific details of abuse, unconstitutional conditions in Alabama prisons

The amended complaint was necessary after a federal judge told the DOJ that its allegations weren't specific enough.

November 23, 2021

Former House speaker sent messages, made calls on state-supplied device

The electronic tablet Mike Hubbard used to try to shorten his sentence was given to prisoners by a company under contract with the state.

November 19, 2021

State: Former House speaker tried to influence prison legislation from prison

The state also said Mike Hubbard, in jail phone calls, repeatedly contradicted his letter to the court in which he took responsibility for his crimes.

November 16, 2021

Judge dismisses assault charge against Alabama correctional officer

The correctional officer has been sued multiple times by incarcerated men alleging he assaulted them, with one case settling before trial.

November 9, 2021

Alabama man serving at Donaldson prison dies

Brian Sullivan was being treated for an advanced, terminal illness, the Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed.

November 1, 2021

State senator aims to emphasize risk assessment in parole considerations

Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013.

October 27, 2021

Man incarcerated at Staton prison dies after being found unresponsive

David Hicks's death follows numerous others in what is becoming one of the deadliest years in the state's history for the incarcerated.

October 18, 2021

Prison issue tackled, new prisons on the way

It was not something that Kay Ivey created. To her credit, she did not hide from the issue.

October 6, 2021

Legislature approves $1.3 billion prison construction package

With a final vote in the House, Gov. Kay Ivey's weeklong special session ended Friday afternoon.

October 1, 2021