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Citronelle, Alabama
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Citronelle is Mobile County's northernmost city — a small, rural community of approximately 3,900 people about 38 miles north of downtown Mobile. Arrests in Citronelle are processed at the local police department before transfer to Mobile County Metro Jail. M&J Bail Bonds answers 24/7 from Mobile. Real agents, every call.
Table Of Contents
Everything Citronelle families need after an arrest — the CPD jail, transfer to Metro Jail, which court hears the case, what bail costs, and how fast we can post.
Bail Bonds In Citronelle
How the process works here
Arrest & Booking
What happens first, step by step
Citronelle PD Jail
19135 South Main Street
Mobile County Metro Jail
Where defendants end up
Facility Map
Both locations, interactive
Citronelle Courts
District, Circuit, federal
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
Common Citronelle Charges
Burglary to bench warrants
Areas We Serve
All of Citronelle
Our Reviews
What families say
What We Need
Info that speeds things up
Citronelle FAQs
Local questions answered
Other Mobile County Cities
Mobile, Prichard, Satsuma
Our Coverage
Alabama Counties
We Serve
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Serving: Brewton and surrounding communities
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Citronelle, Alabama
Citronelle, Alabama is the northernmost incorporated city in Mobile County, situated along US Highway 43 approximately 38 miles north of downtown Mobile. With a population of approximately 3,900, it is a small, rural community with a more isolated character than the suburban cities closer to Mobile.
The city had a crime rate significantly higher than the Alabama state average in prior reporting years, with burglary, theft, and assault among the most commonly reported offenses. Its small police force of 12 patrol officers and 1 investigator handles all city arrests.
The remoteness of Citronelle means that families of arrested individuals often need to act quickly — the transfer process to Mobile County Metro Jail is the same here as anywhere in the county, but the 38-mile distance can extend timelines.
M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered in Mobile and handles Citronelle arrests 24/7, tracking the booking regardless of where in Mobile County the defendant ends up. A bail bond in Citronelle costs exactly 10% of the bail amount set by the court — fixed by Alabama law under Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama's bail bond fee law.
Arrested in Citronelle right now?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL immediately. Give us the full name and date of birth — we track the booking record through both the Citronelle and Mobile County systems and have the bond ready the moment the defendant reaches Metro Jail.
Citronelle PD Jail & Mobile County Metro Jail
Citronelle arrests touch two facilities: the Citronelle Police Department jail on South Main Street for initial processing and short-term detention, and Mobile County Metro Jail — 38 miles south — for full booking, bail, and release. Longer-term sentences are served at Metro Jail or state prison, not the city facility.
Official SourcesCitronelle Police Department Jail
19135 South Main Street, Citronelle, AL 36522. Police: (251) 866-5527 · City Hall: (251) 866-7973. Approximately 12 patrol officers and 1 investigator. Maintains a jail facility for initial processing of all city arrests.
Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. Inmate info: (251) 574-6412 · Sheriff's Office: (251) 574-8622. Booking 24/7. Average daily population about 1,500 with roughly 18,000 bookings a year. Operated by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603.
Release Timeline
After M&J posts the bond at Metro Jail, release processing typically takes 2–6 hours. Total time from a Citronelle arrest to release is commonly 10–18 hours due to the 38-mile transfer distance. Call M&J immediately after arrest — every hour matters.
Finding A Citronelle Inmate
Check mobileso.com for Metro Jail bookings after transfer. For initial Citronelle holds, call CPD at (251) 866-5527 with the detainee's full name and date of birth. Or call M&J Bail Bonds at (833) MNJ-BAIL — we check both facilities for you immediately.
Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com inmate search →
Where Bail Is Set
Bail is set at Mobile County Metro Jail after booking is complete — not at the Citronelle Police Department facility. Misdemeanor bail follows the county schedule. Felony bail is set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment. Because Citronelle is 38 miles from Metro Jail, if you cannot locate your loved one right after an arrest, they may still be in initial 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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Citronelle PD & Metro Jail On The Map
Both facilities a Citronelle arrest touches — the Citronelle Police Department jail on South Main Street for initial processing, and Mobile County Metro Jail 38 miles south in downtown Mobile where bail is posted and release happens. Tap any map to zoom, or open directions directly.
Citronelle Police Department Jail
19135 South Main Street, Citronelle, AL 36522 · (251) 866-5527 · Initial processing and short-term holds after a Citronelle arrest.
Get DirectionsMobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603 · (251) 574-6412 · Full booking, bail posting, and release — where M&J posts your bond 24/7.
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Citronelle Courts, Payment Plans & Areas We Serve
Criminal cases from Citronelle arrests are handled in the Mobile County court system, approximately 38 miles south in downtown Mobile. Citronelle does not have a separate criminal court — all criminal charges go to District or Circuit Court.
Mobile County District Court
Misdemeanors- Handles
- Citronelle misdemeanor cases, felony preliminary hearings
- Address
- 205 Government Street, Room 338 N Tower, Mobile, AL 36644
- Phone
- (251) 574-8511
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Note
- DUI, simple assault, theft under $500, and misdemeanor possession from Citronelle all go here — a roughly 38-mile trip from the city. Most misdemeanor bail is set by county schedule
Mobile County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit)
Felonies- Handles
- All Citronelle felony criminal cases
- Address
- 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36644
- Phone
- (251) 574-8786
- Bail
- Set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment
- Typical charges
- Burglary, theft, and assault are the most common serious charges from Citronelle
Citronelle Municipal Matters
No Criminal Court- Handles
- City ordinance violations only — no criminal jurisdiction
- Criminal cases
- All go to Mobile County District or Circuit Court in downtown Mobile, roughly 38 miles away
- Note
- Citronelle has no separate criminal court — every criminal case is a Mobile County case
Citronelle Areas And Corridors We Serve
All Of Citronelle- US Highway 43 corridor
- Primary route through Citronelle. DUI enforcement is active here, and most traffic-related arrests occur along this stretch
- Rural properties & seasonal homes
- Burglary targets in Citronelle's more remote, rural areas
- Downtown Citronelle / South Main Street
- City center near the police department, city hall, and commercial activity
- Surrounding unincorporated Mobile County
- Adjacent rural areas patrolled in coordination with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office
- Coverage
- Our agents serve all of Citronelle 24/7, regardless of the 38-mile distance from Mobile
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.
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, especially given the distance from Citronelle to the courthouse.
Payment Plans For Citronelle Families
Many Citronelle families do not have the full 10% premium available upfront — that is completely normal. We offer monthly installment plans, co-signer arrangements, and collateral options on larger bonds, with options as low as 1% down for qualifying cases.
Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH, Zelle, and cash. Mobile agents come to you if needed. See /alabama/payment-plan-bail-bonds/ and /alabama/no-collateral-bail-bonds/.
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What Does A Bail Bond Cost After A Citronelle Arrest?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) fixes the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount — the same rate across all of Mobile County. No exceptions.
Charge Level
Avg Bail Range
Your Cost (10%)
01Misdemeanor, petty theft, simple assault
Bail: $500 – $2,500
Your cost: $50 – $250
02DUI, drug possession
Bail: $2,500 – $10,000
Your cost: $250 – $1,000
03Burglary, felony drug charges
Bail: $10,000 – $25,000
Your cost: $1,000 – $2,500
04Felony assault, trafficking
Bail: $25,000 – $75,000
Your cost: $2,500 – $7,500
05Serious violent felony
Bail: $75,000+
Your cost: $7,500+
How The Math Works
Bail is $10,000. Alabama's regulated premium is 10%, so your cost is $1,000 plus state administrative fees. M&J posts the full $10,000 with the court. The premium is earned and non-refundable once the bond is posted — that is state law, not our policy.
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 — premium plus state fees — before you sign anything. 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 After A Citronelle Arrest?
Most people arrested in Citronelle are bailable. Alabama's constitution guarantees bail in most cases — but Aniah's Law created an exception for certain violent offenses, and federal cases follow a different process.
Misdemeanor Arrests — Almost Always Bailable
The county bail schedule applies, so no judge is required. DUI, simple assault, petty theft, and misdemeanor possession all fall here, and release is often same-day once bail is set at Metro Jail.
- 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 Arrests — Usually Bailable
A Circuit Court judge sets bail at arraignment. Citronelle's elevated burglary rate means felony property crime bonds are among the most common requests M&J handles from this city.
- 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
For murder, robbery 1st, burglary 1st, and drug trafficking, a judge CAN deny bail after an Aniah hearing. Call M&J immediately — we check Aniah status in real time.
- Applies only to enumerated violent felonies
- Requires a hearing; denial is not automatic
- We post the moment a judge grants bail
Authority
Ala. Const. Art. I § 16, am. 2022 (Aniah's Law)
Federal Charges — Different Process
Federal jurisdiction cases arising in the area carry a 15% premium and a U.S. Magistrate sets bail rather than a county judge.
- 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 Metro Jail after Citronelle processing.
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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Citronelle Arrest & Booking
What Happens First
When someone is arrested by the Citronelle Police Department inside Citronelle city limits, this is the exact sequence.
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Step 1 — The Arrest
Citronelle Police Department officers make the arrest within city limits. CPD operates from 19135 South Main Street (also listed as 19135 S. Mobile Street), Citronelle, AL 36522. Police: (251) 866-5527 · City Hall: (251) 866-7973. Roughly 12 patrol officers and 1 investigator serve Citronelle.
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Step 2 — Initial Processing At Citronelle Jail
Defendants are taken to the Citronelle Police Department facility at 19135 South Main Street for initial booking — fingerprinting, photographs, warrant checks, and personal information entry. All arrests within Citronelle city limits are processed here.
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Step 3 — Transfer To Mobile County Metro Jail
After initial processing, defendants requiring extended detention are transferred to Mobile County Metro Jail at 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603 — approximately 38 miles south. This is where bail is formally 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 — even before transfer. The 38-mile distance means longer transfer times, so acting early matters even more. We access the Mobile County booking system through the Mobile County inmate search — mobileso.com and track the defendant through both facilities. (833) MNJ-BAIL — 24/7.
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Most Common Charges
In Citronelle, Alabama
Property crime dominates arrests in Citronelle, with burglary historically the highest-volume serious crime, along with theft and assault. Its rural character and distance from Mobile shape the enforcement pattern along US-43. Crime statistics are drawn from published municipal and FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data; this is general information only, not legal advice, and every bail amount depends on case facts, criminal history, and judicial discretion.
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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Citronelle, Alabama
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions Citronelle 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.