Mobile County (Primary)
Mobile County Bail Bonds
Main Jail: Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603
Inmate Info: (251) 574-6412
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Mobile County
Alabama Bail Bonds
Mobile County is Alabama's second most populous county — 414,000 residents across 11 cities and vast unincorporated areas. M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered here at 11 North Water Street, Floor 10, Mobile. We know every jail, every court, and every city in this county. When someone you love is arrested in Mobile County — anywhere in the county — call us. Real agents. 24/7. No voicemail.
Mobile County At A Glance
- Population
- 414,000+
- County Seat
- Mobile, Alabama
- Cities / Municipalities
- 11
- Primary Jail
- Mobile County Metro Jail
- Annual Bookings
- ~18,000
- Circuit
- 13th Judicial Circuit
- Federal Court
- U.S. District — Southern District of Alabama
- Our Office
- 11 North Water St, Floor 10, Mobile
- Bail Premium
- 10% (Ala. Code § 12-19-311)
- Available
- 24/7 · 365 days a year
Table Of Contents
Everything Mobile County families need after an arrest — every jail, every court, every city, what bail costs, and how fast M&J can post the bond.
Cities We Serve
All 11 municipalities
About Mobile County Bail Bonds
How bail works countywide
Jails & Detention Facilities
Metro Jail and every city facility
All Jail Pages
All 8 Mobile County jails
All Court Pages
All 6 courts that set bail
All City Pages
All 11 cities we serve
Mobile County Courts
District, Circuit, municipal, federal
Most Common Charges
DUI to federal charges
What Bail Costs
10% premium by bail range
Payment Plans
Installments and collateral
Who Qualifies
Aniah's Law and federal cases
Why Choose M&J
Local, licensed, 24/7
Our Reviews
What families say
What We Need
Info that speeds things up
Mobile County FAQs
County questions answered
Alabama Charge Pages
Every charge and payment option
Our Coverage
Alabama Counties
We Serve
M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama and posts DUI bail bonds across the state. Our primary coverage counties are listed below. Don't see your county? Call us — we serve all of Alabama.
View Mobile County
Baldwin County
Baldwin County Bail Bonds
Main Jail: Baldwin County Corrections Center
Serving: Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach
Escambia County
Escambia County Bail Bonds
Main Jail: Escambia County Jail
Serving: Brewton and surrounding communities
Clarke County
Clarke County Bail Bonds
Main Jail: Clarke County Jail
Serving: Jackson, Grove Hill, Thomasville
All Of Alabama
Statewide Coverage
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Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County sits in the southwestern corner of Alabama — bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Mobile Bay, and the states of Mississippi and Florida. It is Alabama's second most populous county with over 414,000 residents and covers 1,644 square miles of land and water.
The county contains 11 incorporated municipalities and extensive unincorporated areas including Eight Mile, Theodore, Tillmans Corner, Whistler, Plateau, and Semmes — each with their own law enforcement presence and arrest activity. Details on county government are published at mobilecountyal.gov — Mobile County official website.
M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered at 11 North Water Street, Floor 10 in downtown Mobile — the county seat. We are minutes from Mobile County Metro Jail, blocks from the 13th Judicial Circuit courthouse, and familiar with every police department, holding facility, and court in the county.
A bail bond in Mobile County costs exactly 10% of the bail amount set by the court — fixed by Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama's bail bond fee law. We charge exactly that. Nothing more.
Arrested anywhere in Mobile County?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834. Give us the name, date of birth, and city of arrest — we track the booking record through the county system and have the bond ready the moment bail is set at Metro Jail.
Mobile County Jails & Detention Facilities
Every city in Mobile County has its own police department and short-term holding facility for initial processing. However, all defendants requiring extended detention are transferred to Mobile County Metro Jail — the county's primary detention facility. Here is every facility in Mobile County.
Official SourcesMobile County Metro Jail (Primary)
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. Inmate info: (251) 574-6412 · Sheriff's Office: (251) 574-8622 · General: (251) 574-8040. Inmate search: mobileso.com. Operated by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, 510 South Royal Street. Average daily population about 1,500 with roughly 18,000 bookings a year; maximum security main facility plus a 325-bed minimum security barracks. Open 24/7/365 — every defendant arrested anywhere in Mobile County is ultimately held here, and this is where M&J posts the bond.
Mobile, Prichard, Saraland & Chickasaw PD
Mobile PD: 2460 Government Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36606 · (251) 208-7211 · mobilepd.org. Prichard PD Jail (75 beds): 216 East Prichard Avenue, Prichard, AL 36610 · (251) 452-7900 / (251) 452-2211 — transfer typically under 72 hours. Saraland PD: 716 Saraland Boulevard South, Saraland, AL 36571 · (251) 675-5331 / (251) 375-5362 · saraland.org. Chickasaw PD: 224 North Craft Highway, Chickasaw, AL 36671 · (251) 452-6455 / (251) 452-6473 · cityofchickasaw.org (Detective Bureau, Administration, Patrol, Jail). All transfer to Metro Jail after processing.
North & South County Police Departments
Satsuma PD: 5668 Second Street, Satsuma, AL 36572 · (251) 675-0151. Citronelle PD: 19135 South Mobile Street, Citronelle, AL 36522 · (251) 866-5527. Creola PD: 190 Dead Lake Road, Creola, AL 36525 · (251) 675-8145. Mt. Vernon PD: 1565 Boyles Avenue, Mount Vernon, AL 36560 · (251) 829-6631. Bayou La Batre PD: 13785 South Wintzell Avenue, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509 · (251) 824-2427. Each holds defendants for initial processing before transfer to Metro Jail.
Sheriff's Office & Federal Detention
Mobile County Sheriff's Office: 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603 · (251) 574-2423 / (251) 574-8622 · mobileso.com. Jurisdiction covers all unincorporated areas — Eight Mile, Theodore, Tillmans Corner, Semmes, Whistler, Plateau and more — and those arrests go directly to Metro Jail with no city stop. Federal defendants tied to the U.S. District Court at 155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602 · (251) 690-2371 · alsd.uscourts.gov are typically held at Metro Jail under federal contract or moved to a federal facility; federal bonds carry a 15% premium (see /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/).
Mobile County Metro Jail inmate search at mobileso.com →
Where Bail Is Set
Bail is set at Mobile County Metro Jail once booking is complete — not at a city holding facility. Misdemeanor bail follows the county schedule. Felony bail is set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment. If you cannot find your loved one in the inmate search right after an arrest, they may still be in city processing or in transit — call us and we will tell you exactly where they are.
Official Sources · This page provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Alabama attorney regarding your specific situation.
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Mobile County Jail Pages
Every detention and holding facility in Mobile County. City jails are short-term holds only — every bond is posted at the MCSO Docket inside Metro Jail.
Mobile County Metro JailPrimary Facility
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603Inmate info (251) 574-6412 · Docket open 24/7Metro Jail Bail BondsAll Mobile County Jails8 Facilities
Metro Jail plus 7 city holding facilitiesAddresses, phones, hold times, transfer rulesJails DirectoryPrichard City JailShort-Term Hold
216 East Prichard Avenue, Prichard, AL 36610Transfer to Metro Jail typically under 72 hoursPrichard City JailSaraland City JailShort-Term Hold
716 Saraland Boulevard South, Saraland, AL 36571Holds typically under 24 hoursSaraland City JailChickasaw City JailShort-Term Hold
224 North Craft Highway, Chickasaw, AL 36671Processing then transfer to Metro JailChickasaw City JailSatsuma City JailShort-Term Hold
5668 Second Street, Satsuma, AL 3657224/7 processing, then Metro JailSatsuma City JailCitronelle City JailShort-Term Hold
Northernmost city — 38 miles to Metro JailTransfer adds travel time to releaseCitronelle City JailCreola City JailShort-Term Hold
Creola PD on Dead Lake RoadAll bonds posted at Metro JailCreola City JailBayou La Batre City JailShort-Term Hold
Coastal south county — 30 miles to Metro JailOwn PD and municipal courtBayou La Batre City JailEvery City. Every Neighborhood.
Mobile County City Pages
All 11 Mobile County municipalities and communities we serve — local bail bonds help wherever the arrest happened. Headquartered in Mobile, minutes from every facility in the county.
City of MobileOur Headquarters
County seat — population 187,041M&J HQ, Metro Jail, and Municipal CourtMobile Bail BondsPrichard2nd Largest City
~18,816 residents — high arrest volumeOwn city jail, then transfer to Metro JailPrichard Bail BondsSaralandI-65 · US-43
Own city jail and municipal courtFast holds — typically under 24 hoursSaraland Bail BondsChickasawOwn Police Jail
~6,200 residentsProcessing at city jail, then Metro JailChickasaw Bail BondsSatsumaUS-43 Corridor
~6,900 residentsSatsuma PD jail on US-43Satsuma Bail BondsCitronelleNorthernmost City
38 miles to Metro JailTransfer adds travel time to releaseCitronelle Bail BondsCreolaOwn Police Department
~1,936 residentsCreola PD on Dead Lake RoadCreola Bail BondsBayou La BatreCoastal Community
Gulf seafood community — 30 miles southOwn PD and municipal courtBayou La Batre Bail BondsSemmesWest County
Sheriff jurisdictionStraight to Metro Jail bookingSemmes Bail BondsEight MileUnincorporated
Sheriff jurisdictionStraight to Metro Jail bookingEight Mile Bail BondsTheodoreUnincorporated
South county — Sheriff jurisdictionStraight to Metro Jail bookingTheodore Bail BondsWho Sets Bail
Mobile County Court Pages
Courts set the bail amount; the bond is delivered to Metro Jail. Open any court for jurisdiction, addresses, phone numbers, and session times.
All Mobile County Courts6 Courts
State, municipal, and federal courtsJurisdiction, addresses, and session timesCourts DirectoryMobile County Circuit CourtFelonies
205 Government Street, Rm C-927 · (251) 574-8430Aniah's Law hearings held hereCircuit Court Bail BondsMobile County District CourtMisdemeanors
205 Government Street, Rm 338 N · (251) 574-8511Schedule-set bail, often same dayDistrict Court Bail BondsMobile Municipal CourtCity Charges
205 Government Street, 2nd Floor · (251) 208-7055Traffic: Tue 2 PM · Wed 5 PMMobile Municipal CourtSaraland Municipal CourtCity Charges
937 Highway 43 South · (251) 675-5393Mondays + 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 2 PMSaraland Municipal CourtBayou La Batre Municipal CourtCity Charges
13785 South Wintzell Avenue · (251) 824-18251st & 3rd Tuesdays at 3:30 PMBayou La Batre CourtU.S. District Court — Southern AlabamaFederal · 15%
155 Saint Joseph Street · (251) 690-2371Federal bonds carry a 15% premiumFederal Bail BondsAlabama DUI Penalties
Mobile County Courts — Where Cases Are Heard
Mobile County is served by the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit — one of Alabama's busiest court systems. Here is every court that handles cases originating in Mobile County.
Mobile County District Court
Misdemeanors- Jurisdiction
- Misdemeanor criminal cases, felony preliminary hearings, small claims
- Address
- 205 Government Street, Room 338 N Tower, Mobile, AL 36644
- Phone
- (251) 574-8511
- 13jcdistrictcriminal@alacourt.gov
- Hours
- Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no lunch closure) · mobile.alacourt.gov
- Note
- Most misdemeanor bail is set by county schedule without a District Court appearance
Mobile County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit)
Felonies- Jurisdiction
- All felony criminal cases, civil cases over $20,000, District Court appeals
- Address
- 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36644
- Circuit Clerk
- Sharla Knox — (251) 574-8786
- Bail
- Set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment
- Note
- Every felony from every city in Mobile County is heard here — murder, robbery, trafficking, burglary 1st
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Federal- Jurisdiction
- All federal criminal cases in Mobile and surrounding counties
- Address
- 155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602
- Phone
- (251) 690-2371 · alsd.uscourts.gov
- Chief Judge / Clerk
- Jeff Beaverstock / Christopher L. Ekman
- Mobile Division covers
- Mobile, Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Washington
- Bonds
- Federal bonds carry a 15% premium — see /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/
Municipal, Probate & Family Courts
Other Courts- City of Mobile Municipal Court
- Government Plaza, 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602 · (251) 208-7055 — city ordinance matters
- Saraland Municipal Court
- 937 Highway 43 South, Saraland, AL 36571 · (251) 675-5393
- Bayou La Batre Municipal Court
- 13785 South Wintzell Avenue, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509 · (251) 824-1825
- Mobile County Probate Court
- 151 Government Street (Government Center Annex), Mobile, AL 36602 · (251) 574-6001 — not involved in criminal bail
- Mobile County Family Court
- Strickland Youth Facility, 2315 Costarides Street, Mobile, AL 36617 · (251) 574-1450 · stricklandyouthcenter.org
License Suspensions & State Fees
License suspensions are administered by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) — view official license suspension information →. First and second offenses also carry a $100 Impaired Drivers Trust Fund fee (§ 32-5A-191.2).
Court Dates & Case Records
Mobile County court information is published through the 13th Judicial Circuit at mobile.alacourt.gov, and statewide case and court-date lookups run through alacourt.gov. Federal cases are docketed at alsd.uscourts.gov.
Missing a court date in the 13th Circuit means a bench warrant and bond forfeiture. Call us before a date is missed — it is far easier to fix in advance.
Payment Plans For Mobile County Families
Many Mobile County families cannot pay the full 10% premium upfront. We offer monthly installment plans tailored to your budget, co-signer arrangements, and collateral options including real property and vehicle titles.
Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH, Zelle, and cash. Mobile agents serve the whole county and the process can be handled online or by phone with no office visit. See /alabama/payment-plan-bail-bonds/, /alabama/no-collateral-bail-bonds/, and /alabama/online-bail-bonds/.
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What Does A Bail Bond Cost In Mobile County, Alabama?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) fixes the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount set by the court — across every city and every charge in Mobile County. Every licensed bondsman in Alabama charges exactly this rate.
Charge Level
Avg Bail Range
Your Cost (10%)
01Class C misdemeanor, minor ordinance
Bail: $500 – $2,500
Your cost: $50 – $250
02DUI 1st, misdemeanor assault, petty theft
Bail: $2,500 – $7,500
Your cost: $250 – $750
03Felony DUI, DV felony, drug possession
Bail: $7,500 – $25,000
Your cost: $750 – $2,500
04Robbery, burglary, drug distribution
Bail: $25,000 – $75,000
Your cost: $2,500 – $7,500
05Violent Class A felony, trafficking
Bail: $75,000 – $250,000
Your cost: $7,500 – $25,000
06Murder (if bail granted), major federal
Bail: $250,000+
Your cost: $25,000+
Federal Bonds Are 15%
Federal bail bonds in Mobile County carry a 15% premium — not the standard 10% Alabama state rate. Federal bail is set by a U.S. Magistrate and involves a separate process with collateral almost always required. See /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/.
Read the statute: Ala. Code § 12-19-311
10%State-Set Premium
Premium rate verified by FindLaw →
Alabama state administrative fees are added on top of the 10% premium under Ala. Code § 12-19-311 (verified by FindLaw at codes.findlaw.com). M&J discloses the exact total before you sign anything. No surprises. Ranges are illustrative only and are not a quote or promise of bail.
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Payment Plans
For Real Families
Most families don't have the full 10% premium sitting in a checking account — and that is completely normal. M&J Bail Bonds offers flexible payment arrangements tailored to your financial situation so cost is never the reason your loved one stays in jail longer than necessary.
Payment Plans
We work with you on a payment schedule for the premium. Ask our agents about monthly payment arrangements when you call. No two situations are the same — we will find something that works for your family.
Collateral Options
Depending on the bond amount, collateral may or may not be required. Many DUI bonds — especially first and second offenses — do not require collateral at all. Ask us about your specific situation.
Multiple Payment Methods
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH / bank transfer, Zelle, and cash. Ask about which methods work best for your payment plan arrangement.
Important
The 10% premium is non-refundable under Alabama law — it is earned the moment the bond is posted, regardless of how the case resolves, even if charges are dropped. This is not M&J policy — it is Alabama state law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311). Our agents will explain this fully before you sign anything.
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Who Qualifies For Bail In Mobile County?
Most people arrested in Mobile County are bailable. Alabama's constitution guarantees bail in most cases — but Aniah's Law created an exception for certain serious offenses, and federal charges follow a separate process.
Misdemeanor Charges — Almost Always Bailable
The county bail schedule applies, so no judge is required. Bail is set within hours of booking at Metro Jail and release is often same-day.
- County schedule — no court appearance needed
- Bond can be posted 24 hours a day at Metro Jail
- See /alabama/misdemeanor-bail-bonds/
Authority
Mobile County bail schedule
Felony Charges — Usually Bailable
A Circuit Court judge sets bail at arraignment. All four classes — D through A — are typically bondable, and high-dollar bonds are handled daily by M&J.
- Bail set by a 13th Circuit judge
- Preliminary hearing in District Court confirms probable cause
- See /alabama/felony-bail-bonds/
Authority
13th Judicial Circuit — Mobile County
Aniah's Law Charges — Bail May Be Denied
Murder, robbery 1st, kidnapping 1st, burglary 1st, drug trafficking, DV 1st, arson 1st, and human trafficking can all result in bail being denied at an Aniah Hearing.
- Judge decides after a hearing; denial is not automatic
- We check Aniah status in real time
- We post the moment a judge grants bail
Authority
Ala. Const. Art. I § 16, am. 2022 (Aniah's Law)
Federal Charges — Different Process
A U.S. Magistrate sets bail separately from the state process. A 15% premium applies and collateral is almost always required. M&J is licensed to write federal bonds in Mobile County.
- U.S. Magistrate sets conditions of release
- 15% premium on federal bonds
- See /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/
Authority
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Who Usually Qualifies
Usually released same day: misdemeanors, first-offense DUI, petty theft, and simple possession booked into Mobile County Metro Jail.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Not automatic: Aniah's Law felonies, outstanding bench warrants, probation holds, and federal or immigration detainers. Call us and we will monitor the docket.
Not sure whether bail is available? We will pull the record and tell you in minutes.
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Benefits Of Using
M&J Bail Bonds
When someone you love is in custody for a DUI in Alabama, you need a bondsman who moves fast, communicates clearly, and never leaves you wondering. Here is what sets M&J apart.
24/7 Live Agents
We answer at 2 AM the same way we answer at 2 PM. Real people, every call, every day of the year including holidays.
10% State-Regulated Rate
Alabama law sets the premium — we charge exactly that. Nothing padded. Nothing hidden. No surprise fees after the paperwork is signed.
Fast Booking Search
Give us a name and county and we start working immediately. We often locate the booking record before you arrive.
Free House Calls
Can't come to our office? Our mobile agents come to you — home, work, or the jail itself — to complete all necessary paperwork.
Multi-State Licensed
We are licensed in Alabama, Ohio, Texas, and Florida. One number, one team, any state. No confusion about who handles what.
Federal & Immigration Bonds
We handle the full spectrum — including federal charges and immigration bonds — with the same speed and care as standard DUI proceedings.
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Mobile County Arrest & Booking
What Happens First
Every city in Mobile County has its own police department and short-term holding facility. All defendants requiring extended detention are transferred to Mobile County Metro Jail.
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Step 1 — The Arrest
A city police department makes the arrest inside city limits; the Mobile County Sheriff's Office handles arrests in unincorporated areas such as Eight Mile, Theodore, Tillmans Corner, Semmes, Whistler, and Plateau.
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Step 2 — Initial Processing
City arrests are processed at that city's holding facility — fingerprints, photographs, warrant checks. Sheriff's arrests skip this step and go directly to Mobile County Metro Jail.
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Step 3 — Transfer To Mobile County Metro Jail
Defendants requiring extended detention are transferred to Metro Jail at 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. This is where bail is set and where M&J Bail Bonds posts the bond.
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Step 4 — Call M&J Bail Bonds Immediately
Call us the moment you know about the arrest. We locate the record through the Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com and start the bond so nothing waits on paperwork. (833) MNJ-BAIL — 24/7.
Real Families. Real Results.
What Families Say
About M&J Bail Bonds
Real feedback from Alabama families we've helped release loved ones — sourced live from Google.
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Most Common Charges
In Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County's total crime rate runs well above the Alabama county average, with violent crime elevated against the national benchmark and property crime accounting for the largest volume of arrests. Figures reflect FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data and published analyses of that data. Below are the most prosecuted charges across the county — each linking to the full Alabama charge page with statute citations, bail ranges, and the complete bail process.
Not sure which category applies? Call us — we will look up the booking record and tell you exactly what charge was filed and what bail was set. This information is general — not legal advice.
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What We Need When You Call
Defendant's Full Legal Name
First and last. If you only have a first name, a date of birth helps us find the right record.
Date Of Birth
Prevents confusion when multiple people share the same name.
City Or County Of Arrest
Tells us which jail to check first and speeds up the search.
Booking Number
Not required — but if you have it, it cuts the search time significantly.
Don't have all of this? Call us anyway. We can often locate the record with just a name and approximate location.
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Mobile County
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions Mobile County families ask us most — answered plainly.
Still have questions? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we answer 24/7 and can look up the booking record while we talk.
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Don't wait. Every hour your loved one spends in Mobile County Metro Jail is an hour we could be working on their release. Call M&J Bail Bonds now — or fill out the form and a licensed agent will call you within 5–10 minutes.
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