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
Courts
Bail is set by the court — not the jail. Mobile County cases run through the 13th Judicial Circuit at 205 Government Street, three municipal courts, and the U.S. District Court at 155 Saint Joseph Street. Whichever court has the case, the bond is posted at Mobile County Metro Jail — and M&J Bail Bonds delivers it 24/7.
Who Sets Bail In Mobile County
- Misdemeanors
- District Court bail schedule — often same day
- Felonies
- Circuit Court judge at arraignment
- Aniah's Law
- Circuit Court hearing — bail may be denied
- City charges
- Municipal court — lowest bail tier
- Federal
- U.S. Magistrate · 15% bond premium
- Bond posted at
- MCSO Docket, 450 St. Emanuel Street
- Docket hours
- Open 24/7, including holidays
- Premium
- 10% — Ala. Code § 12-19-311
Table Of Contents
Every court that sets bail for a Mobile County defendant — jurisdiction, addresses, phone numbers, session times, and where the bond is actually posted.
How Mobile County Courts Work
Who sets bail and when
The 13th Judicial Circuit
District and Circuit Court
All Mobile County Courts
All 6 courts individually
Jails & Where Bonds Post
Metro Jail and city jails
Case & Bail Process
Arrest to release
Who Qualifies For Bail
Aniah's Law and federal cases
What Bail Costs
10% premium by bail range
Court Records & Dates
Where to check a court date
Charges We Handle
DUI, DV, drugs, felonies
Our Reviews
What families say
Mobile County Court FAQs
Bail, dates, and release
Counties We Serve
Where M&J writes bonds
Courts Set Bail — Jails Do Not
How Mobile County
Courts Set Bail
Mobile County is served by the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit — Mobile County District Court and Circuit Court, both at 205 Government Street. District Court handles misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings; Circuit Court handles every felony and holds Aniah's Law hearings.
Three municipal courts hear city ordinance violations: Mobile Municipal Court at Government Plaza, Saraland Municipal Court on Highway 43 South, and Bayou La Batre Municipal Court on South Wintzell Avenue. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama at 155 Saint Joseph Street, where a U.S. Magistrate sets release conditions and bonds carry a 15% premium.
No matter which court sets the amount, the bond is posted at the MCSO Docket inside Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street — open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You never need to travel there. M&J Bail Bonds delivers the bond in person. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL.
Alabama court dates and case records are published at alacourt.gov, with the 13th Judicial Circuit at mobile.alacourt.gov and federal dockets at alsd.uscourts.gov.
Not sure which court has the case?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834 with the full name and date of birth. We identify the court, the bail amount, and the next date — at no charge, even if you never hire us.
The 13th Judicial Circuit — District & Circuit Court
Almost every Mobile County criminal case runs through Government Plaza at 205 Government Street. District Court sets misdemeanor bail through the county schedule; Circuit Court judges set felony bail at arraignment.
Where Most Bail Is SetDistrict Court — Misdemeanors
205 Government Street, Room 338 North Tower, Mobile, AL 36644 · (251) 574-8511. Misdemeanors, felony preliminary hearings, and small claims. Most misdemeanor bail is schedule-set with no court appearance, which is why same-day release is common.
Circuit Court — Felonies
205 Government Street, Room C-927, Mobile, AL 36644 · (251) 574-8430 · Clerk (251) 574-8786. All felony cases from every Mobile County city. Bail set by a judge at arraignment, typically within 72 hours of booking.
Aniah's Law Hearings
Circuit Court hears Aniah's Law motions. For murder, robbery 1st, kidnapping 1st, burglary 1st, drug trafficking, DV 1st, arson 1st, and human trafficking, a judge can deny bail entirely after a hearing.
Federal & Municipal Courts
Federal cases: U.S. District Court, 155 Saint Joseph Street · (251) 690-2371 — 15% bond premium. City ordinance charges: Mobile Municipal Court (251) 208-7055, Saraland (251) 675-5393, Bayou La Batre (251) 824-1825.
Alabama court dates and case records — alacourt.gov →
The Bond Always Goes To Metro Jail
Whichever court sets the amount, the bond is delivered to the MCSO Docket at Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street — open 24/7, including holidays. M&J posts it in person so families never have to make the trip.
Where Most Bail Is Set · 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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Every Court In Mobile County
Open any court for its full bail bond guide — jurisdiction, address, phones, session times, and how bail is set there.
Mobile County Circuit Court — Felonies13th Judicial Circuit
205 Government Street, Room C-927, Mobile, AL 36644(251) 574-8430 · Clerk: (251) 574-8786All felony cases · bail set by judge at arraignmentAniah's Law hearings held hereCircuit Court Bail BondsMobile County District Court — MisdemeanorsSchedule-Set Bail
205 Government Street, Room 338 North Tower(251) 574-8511Misdemeanors · felony preliminary hearingsBail set by county schedule — often same dayDistrict Court Bail BondsMobile Municipal CourtCity Ordinances
205 Government Street, 2nd Floor North Tower(251) 208-7055 · Hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMCity of Mobile ordinance violationsTraffic: Tuesdays 2 PM & Wednesdays 5 PMMobile Municipal CourtSaraland Municipal CourtHighway 43
937 Highway 43 South, Saraland, AL 36571(251) 675-5393 · Judge: C. Mark ErwinSessions: Mondays + 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 2 PMSaraland Municipal CourtBayou La Batre Municipal CourtCoastal Docket
13785 South Wintzell Avenue, Bayou La Batre(251) 824-1825 · Judge: L. Daniel Mims1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 3:30 PMBayou La Batre CourtU.S. District Court — Southern DistrictFederal · 15%
155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602(251) 690-2371 · Chief Judge: BeaverstockFederal cases · 15% federal bond premiumFederal Bail BondsCourt dates for the 13th Judicial Circuit are published at mobile.alacourt.gov. Not sure which court has the case? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and we look it up.
Where The Bond Is Posted
Mobile County Jails
Courts set bail; jails release. Every Mobile County defendant ends up at Metro Jail, where the MCSO Docket accepts bonds 24 hours a day.
Mobile County Metro JailPrimary Facility
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603Inmate info (251) 574-6412 · Docket (251) 574-4702Open 24/7 — this is where M&J posts every bondMetro Jail Bail BondsAll Mobile County Jails8 Facilities
Metro Jail plus 7 city holding facilitiesAddresses, phones, hold times, transfer rulesMobile County JailsMobile County Bail Bonds HubCounty Guide
All 11 cities, every jail, every courtBail costs, payment plans, Aniah's LawMobile County Bail BondsCustody records are published by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com. We check every facility at no charge — call (833) MNJ-BAIL.
Court Records & Dates
Mobile County Court Records, Dates & Clerk Contacts
Where to check a court date, who to call, and what happens if a date is missed. A missed date means a bench warrant and bond forfeiture — call us before that happens.
13th Judicial Circuit — Clerk Contacts
State Courts- Circuit Court
- 205 Government Street, Rm C-927 · (251) 574-8430
- Circuit Clerk
- (251) 574-8786
- District Court
- 205 Government Street, Rm 338 N · (251) 574-8511
- District email
- 13jcdistrictcriminal@alacourt.gov
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Records
- alacourt.gov · mobile.alacourt.gov
Municipal & Federal Courts
City & Federal- Mobile Municipal
- 205 Government St, 2nd Fl N · (251) 208-7055 · 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Mobile traffic docket
- Tuesdays 2:00 PM · Wednesdays 5:00 PM
- Saraland Municipal
- 937 Highway 43 S · (251) 675-5393 · Mondays + 1st & 3rd Wed, 2:00 PM
- Bayou La Batre Municipal
- 13785 S. Wintzell Ave · (251) 824-1825 · 1st & 3rd Tue, 3:30 PM
- U.S. District Court
- 155 Saint Joseph St · (251) 690-2371 · alsd.uscourts.gov
- Federal premium
- 15% — collateral almost always required
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).
Check The Date Before It Is Missed
State court dates are published at alacourt.gov, with 13th Judicial Circuit dates at mobile.alacourt.gov. Federal dockets are at alsd.uscourts.gov.
A missed date means a bench warrant and forfeiture of the bond. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL before the date — it is far easier to fix in advance.
Payment Plans For Mobile County Families
Many families cannot pay the full 10% premium at once. We arrange monthly installments, co-signers, and collateral options including real property and vehicle titles.
Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH, Zelle, and cash. See /alabama/payment-plan-bail-bonds/ and /alabama/no-collateral-bail-bonds/.
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What Does A Bail Bond Cost In Mobile County?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) fixes the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount set by the court — in every Mobile County court. Federal bonds are the exception at 15%.
Charge Level
Avg Bail Range
Your Cost (10%)
01City ordinance, Class C misdemeanor
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
Federal Bonds Are 15%
Federal bail bonds through the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama carry a 15% premium — not the 10% Alabama state rate — and collateral is almost always required. See /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/ and /alabama/payment-plan-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. M&J discloses the exact total 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 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 enumerated serious offenses, and federal charges follow a separate process entirely.
Misdemeanors — District Court Schedule
The county bail schedule applies, so no judge is required. Bail is set within hours of booking and release is often same-day.
- No court appearance needed before release
- Bond can be posted 24 hours a day at Metro Jail
- See /alabama/misdemeanor-bail-bonds/
Authority
Mobile County District Court bail schedule
Felonies — Circuit Court Judge
A 13th Circuit judge sets bail at arraignment, usually within 72 hours of booking. All four felony classes are typically bondable.
- Conditions of release are common
- Bond reduction motions are heard by the same judge
- See /alabama/felony-bail-bonds/
Authority
Mobile County Circuit Court — 13th Judicial Circuit
Aniah's Law — 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 after a hearing.
- Denial requires a hearing, not just a charge
- 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 — 15% Premium
A U.S. Magistrate sets release conditions under the Bail Reform Act. Federal bonds carry a 15% premium and collateral is almost always required.
- Detention can be ordered outright
- Immigration detainers can block release
- See /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/
Authority
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Who Usually Qualifies
Usually released the same day: misdemeanors, DUI 1st, petty theft, and simple possession once the bond posts at the MCSO Docket.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Not automatic: Aniah's Law felonies, judge's holds, bench warrants, probation holds, and federal or immigration detainers.
Not sure whether bail is available? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we 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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Case & Bail Process
In Mobile County Courts
From arrest to release — which court sets the amount, when it happens, and where M&J delivers the bond.
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Step 1 — Arrest & Metro Jail Booking
City police or Sheriff's deputies make the arrest; the defendant ends up at Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street.
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Step 2 — Charges Route To A Court
City ordinance charges go to municipal court, state misdemeanors to District Court, felonies to Circuit Court, and federal charges to the U.S. District Court.
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Step 3 — Bail Is Set
Misdemeanors follow the county bail schedule within hours. Felony bail is set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment, typically within 72 hours. Federal release conditions come from a U.S. Magistrate.
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Step 4 — M&J Posts The Bond At Metro Jail
We deliver the bond to the MCSO Docket at 450 St. Emanuel Street — open 24/7 — and release usually follows in 2–6 hours. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL the moment you learn of the arrest.
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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Charges We Handle
In Every Mobile County Court
Open any charge for the complete Alabama guide — statute citations, bail ranges, and the step-by-step 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 Court
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions Mobile County families ask us most about the courts — answered plainly.
Still have questions? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we answer 24/7 and can look up the booking record while we talk.
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.
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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
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Statewide Coverage
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