Prisons; Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, Prison Oversight Coordinator position established; investigation of correctional facilities, required; Corrections Oversight Board, established
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Summary
The bill establishes a Prison Oversight Coordinator within the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts and a new Corrections Oversight Board. The coordinator must inspect all state correctional facilities, report findings, and aid in the prosecution of criminal activity inside prisons. It also prohibits discrimination or retaliation against anyone who assists the coordinator.
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