The department shall be an administrative department responsible for administering and exercising the direct and effective control over penal and corrections institutions throughout this state. An institution over which the department exercises control may not be leased, transferred, or placed under the supervision or management of any nongovernmental entity without first obtaining the consent of the Legislature through the passage of legislation by a majority vote of the membership of each house.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 14 - Criminal Correctional and Detention Facilities.
Chapter 1 - Board and Department of Corrections.
Section 14-1-1.1 - Department of Corrections - Creation, Duties, Responsibilities, Etc.
Section 14-1-1.2 - Department of Corrections - Administration of Penal and Corrections Institutions.
Section 14-1-1.3 - Commissioner of Corrections - Appointment; Salary; Duties.
Section 14-1-1.4 - Commissioner of Corrections - Qualifications; Oath; Bond.
Section 14-1-1.5 - Deputy Commissioners; Appointment; Duties; Qualifications; Salary.
Section 14-1-4 - Officers and Employees Generally.
Section 14-1-4.1 - Perry County Facility Employment and Appointments.
Section 14-1-5 - Bond of Officers and Employees.
Section 14-1-7 - Administrative Divisions; Chiefs of Divisions.
Section 14-1-8 - Functions and Duties - Generally.
Section 14-1-10 - Functions and Duties - Power and Authority - Exercise; Restrictions.
Section 14-1-11 - Functions and Duties - Power and Authority - Rules and Regulations.
Section 14-1-13 - Fiscal Year; Annual Report; Periodic Recommendations.
Section 14-1-14 - Corrections Revolving Fund.
Section 14-1-19 - Acceptance and Redispensing of Unused Prescription Medications.
Section 14-1-20 - Hiring and Retention of Correctional Officers.
Section 14-1-21 - Costs of Health Care Reimbursed to County; per Diem for Housing and Care.