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Lawmakers press DOC for independent oversight, prosecutions and autopsy access after allegations of misconduct
Summary
Committee members pressed the Alabama Department of Corrections for independent oversight of staff misconduct, asked about internal investigations and autopsy access for in-custody deaths, and welcomed recent prosecutions of staff accused of wrongdoing.
Lawmakers on the Joint Interim Committee on Corrections pressed the Alabama Department of Corrections for stronger independent oversight of corrections staff, greater transparency in cases of alleged abuse, and wider access to autopsies for inmates who die in custody.
Representative England and others questioned whether internal investigators can fairly police allegations that involve staff and recommended exploring independent third-party review or whistleblower protections. “If you don't have that ability or they don't have that…
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