On Tuesday, Two Alabama Sheriffs Regained Power to Divert Jail Food Funds
“This incentivizes them once again to underfeed people in their custody if they know the extras can be used on bells and whistles or guns,” warns an Alabama advocate.
Lauren Gill Mar 05, 2020
Alabama Bars Sheriffs from Pocketing Food Funds
Alabama finally bars sheriffs from pocketing jail food funds, Connecticut fails to make phone calls from prison free, and more.
Daniel Nichanian Jun 20, 2019
Legislative Roundup: April 25, 2019 edition
Montana close to protecting driver’s licenses; Oklahoma package moves forward; and more
Daniel Nichanian Apr 26, 2019
2018 Election Preview: District Attorney of Jefferson County, Alabama
Candidates for Birmingham DA debate marijuana prosecution, fines and fees
Daniel Nichanian Nov 01, 2018
Will Alabama end the practice of sheriffs pocketing food funds?
Morgan County to decide whether to bar their sheriff from pocketing jail food funds.
Daniel Nichanian Jul 23, 2018