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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Alabama man serving at Donaldson prison dies
Brian Sullivan was being treated for an advanced, terminal illness, the Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed.
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.
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.
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See recent postsPrison 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.
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.