Alabama
I. Alabama Department of Labor
Contact:
P.O. Box 303500
Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-3460
334-240-3417 fax
Information about State Department of Labor resources may be of interest to:
• potential employers looking for incentives to hire individuals with criminal histories;
• service providers and individuals with criminal histories who are looking for assistance in finding employment; and
• researchers and policy makers looking at current programs to ascertain what programs are effective and serve their intended purpose.
A. Federal Bonding Program
The Federal Bonding Program provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants who are qualified, but fail to get jobs because regular commercial bonding is denied due to their backgrounds.
Contact:
Federal Bonding Program
Alabama State Employment Service
Industrial Relations Building, Room 246
649 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36131
334-242-8039
334-242-8585 fax
B. Tax Credits
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit to reduce the federal tax liability of private for profit employers to be used as an incentive for employers to hire individuals from eight different targeted groups: TANF recipients, veterans, ex-felons, high risk youth, summer youth, Food Stamp recipients, SSI recipients, and vocational rehabilitation referrals.
Contact:
Robert E. Langley
Employment Service Division
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
Finance Department
649 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36131
334-242-8303
334-242-8299 fax
E-Mail: EEO@dir.alabama.gov
Web Site: http://dir.alabama.gov/business/
C. Unemployment Insurance Office
Unemployment compensation is a social insurance program designed to provide benefits to most individuals out of work, generally through no fault of their own, for periods between jobs. In order to be eligible for benefits, jobless workers must demonstrate that they have worked, usually measured by amount of wages and/or weeks of work, and must be able and available for work.
The unemployment compensation program is based upon federal law, but administered by states under state law.
Contact:
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
649 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36131
(334)-242-8025
(334) 242-8021 fax
E-Mail: uc@dir.alabama.gov
Web Site: www.dir.alabama.gov/uc
II. Criminal Record Repository
This is the agency individuals may contact to obtain a copy of their state rap sheet. The criminal record repository can also tell the individual who else is legally entitled to have access to his or her record.
An individual or employer must call or write the Bureau of Investigations to request a release form. The release form must be signed by the individual whose record is being requested along with a $25 fee. Searches for a criminal record can be done based on a name or a set of fingerprints. Each procedure costs $25.
Contact:
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Investigations
301 South Ripley Street
P.O. Box 1511
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-353-1100
III. State Attorney General
Employers and service providers may obtain information from the state attorney general regarding occupational bars, the licensing of individuals with criminal records in certain jobs, and whether the state has laws that limit what employers may ask job applicants or protections against employment discrimination based on a criminal record.
Contact:
Office of the Attorney General
11 South Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-7300
Web Site: www.ago.state.al.us
IV. State Department of Corrections
Alabama Department of Corrections
Contact:
Alabama Department of Corrections
301 South Ripley Street
P.O. Box 301501
Montgomery, AL 36130-1501
334-353-3883
E-Mail: pio@doc.state.al.us
Web Site: www.doc.state.al.us
State Department of Parole/ProbationThe Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles provides adult probation and parole services in Alabama.
Contact:
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
301 South Ripley Street
P.O. Box 301501
Montgomery, AL 36130-2405
334-242-8700
E-Mail: questions4pardonsandparoles@alabpp.gov
Web Site: www.paroles.state.al.us
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V. State Department of Parole/Probation
Alabama Board of Pardons and ParolesThe Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles provides adult probation and parole services in Alabama.
Contact:
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
301 South Ripley Street
P.O. Box 302405
Montgomery, AL 36130-2405
334-242-8700
E-Mail: questions4pardonsandparoles@alabpp.gov
Web Site: www.paroles.state.al.us
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VI. Legal Assistance
Free or low-cost legal resources, both in civil and criminal law, are helpful to individuals with criminal histories in learning about relevant state laws governing the expungement or sealing of criminal histories or addressing other legal issues resulting from having a criminal history.
A. State Public Defender
There is no state Public Defender office in Alabama. Defense attorneys are appointed by judges when necessary to provide legal counsel for indigent clients.
Contact:
B. Legal Services
Alabama’s legal services programs are independent, non-profit organizations that provide qualifying low-income families with legal assistance in civil matters.
Contact:
Legal Services Corporation of Alabama, Inc.
600 Bell Building
Suite 1200
207 Montgomery Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-4570
334-241-8683 fax
Web Site: www.alabamalegalservices.org/
C. State Bar Association
Contact:
Alabama State Bar
415 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-269-1515
334-261-6310 fax
Web Site: www.alabar.org
VII. Local Service Providers
Community agencies are available to assist individuals with criminal records find employment. This information will inform individuals with criminal records about government agencies and community-based organizations that assist with employment, education or vocational training. Researchers and policy makers may find this information useful in identifying agencies and service providers in order to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs.
One-Stop CenterThe One-Stop Center is also known as the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations local office.
Contact:
Employment Services Division
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
649 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36131
Web Site: www.dir.alabama.gov/
Aid to Inmate Mothers (AIM)Aid to Inmate Mothers provides services to promote the successful reintegration of women with criminal records by helping them become gainfully employed, obtain clothing, and secure housing.
Contact:
Aid to Inmate Mothers
P.O. Box 986
Montgomery, AL 36101
800-679-0246 or 334-262-2245
Web Site: www.inmatemoms.org
Re-Entry Ministries, Inc.Re-Entry Ministries, Inc. works with persons with criminal records and offers limited services to prisoners. Programs include support groups for people with criminal records and families of prisoners, church services, job assistance, and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Contact:
Re-Entry Ministries, Inc.
2224 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35210
205-320-2101
Renascence, Inc.Renascence, Inc. assists in the transition of non-violent, male ex-offenders from prison to steady employment and responsible living. Renascence provides housing, appropriate monotoring, interpersonal and life skills programs, recovery support groups, as well as access to employment, health, and educational services / opportunities.
Contact:
Renascence, Inc.
215 Clayton Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-1402
E-Mail: renascence@bellsouth.net
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