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 District Court
Bail Bonds
Mobile County District Court handles misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings at 205 Government Street, Room 338 North Tower. Most misdemeanor bail is set by the county bail schedule — often the same day, with no court appearance needed. M&J Bail Bonds posts the bond at Mobile County Metro Jail 24/7.
Table Of Contents
Everything families need about Mobile County District Court — who sets bail, when it is set, what the bond costs, and how M&J gets your loved one out of Mobile County Metro Jail.
About District Court
Jurisdiction and location
Court Details & Contact
Address, phones, clerk
Fast Facts
What families ask first
Metro Jail & Related Pages
Where the bond is posted
Case & Bail Process
Arrest to release
How Bail Is Set Here
Schedule, judge, or hearing
What A Bail Bond Costs
10% premium by bail range
Court Schedule
Sessions and hours
Charges Heard Here
The cases on this docket
Our Reviews
What families say
District Court FAQs
Bail, dates, and release
Counties We Serve
Where M&J writes bonds
Misdemeanors · Preliminary Hearings
About
Mobile County District Court
Mobile County District Court is located at 205 Government Street, Room 338 North Tower, Mobile, AL 36644 — phone (251) 574-8511. Bail is set by the court, not by the jail. That is the fact families most often get wrong: the jail cannot raise, lower, or waive a bail amount, and it cannot release anyone until a bond is posted.
The bond itself is posted at the MCSO Docket inside Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603 — open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You never have to travel there. M&J Bail Bonds delivers the bond in person at any hour.
District Court is where the majority of Mobile County criminal cases begin. It handles misdemeanor charges, felony preliminary hearings on probable cause, traffic offenses filed at the county level, and small claims.
Most misdemeanor bail never requires a court appearance. The Mobile County bail schedule sets the amount automatically after booking at Metro Jail, which is why same-day release is common on charges like DUI 1st, petty theft, and simple possession. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and we confirm the amount immediately.
M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered at 11 North Water Street, Floor 10 in downtown Mobile — blocks from Government Plaza and minutes from Metro Jail. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and a licensed local agent answers.
Alabama court dates and case records are published at alacourt.gov, with the 13th Judicial Circuit at mobile.alacourt.gov. Custody records are published by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com.
Case set for Mobile County District Court?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834. Give us the full name and date of birth — we pull the charges, confirm the bail amount, and post the bond at Metro Jail the moment bail is set.
Mobile County District Court — Court Details
Address, phone numbers, jurisdiction, and who sets bail. Bail decisions happen here; the bond is delivered to the MCSO Docket at Mobile County Metro Jail.
Verified Court InformationAddress & Phones
205 Government Street, Room 338 North Tower, Mobile, AL 36644 (Government Plaza). Phone: (251) 574-8511. Email: 13jcdistrictcriminal@alacourt.gov. Case records: alacourt.gov and mobile.alacourt.gov.
Jurisdiction & Caseload
Misdemeanor criminal cases from every Mobile County city and unincorporated area, felony preliminary hearings on probable cause, county traffic matters, and small claims.
How Misdemeanor Bail Is Set
The Mobile County bail schedule sets the amount automatically once booking is complete at Metro Jail. No judge appearance is required, which is why release is often same-day once the bond posts.
Preliminary Hearings
District Court holds felony preliminary hearings to test probable cause; the felony case itself is heard in Circuit Court, where the judge sets bail at arraignment.
Alabama court dates and case records — alacourt.gov →
Schedule-Set Bail Moves Fast — Call Before It Is Published
Because misdemeanor bail is schedule-set, the fastest releases in Mobile County happen when the bond paperwork is already prepared. Call M&J the moment you learn of the arrest and we deliver the bond to the MCSO Docket at Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street, open 24 hours a day.
Verified Court Information · 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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District Court — Fast Facts
The three things that matter most once a case lands at Mobile County District Court.
Bail Is Usually Automatic
Mobile County bail schedule appliesNo court appearance needed before releaseSame-day release is commonPage Coming SoonCourt Date Comes Later
Arraignment is scheduled after releaseDates are published at alacourt.govMissing a date means a bench warrantPage Coming Soon10% Premium, Fixed By Law
Ala. Code § 12-19-311 sets the rateOn a $2,500 bail the premium is $250Payment plans available on qualifying bondsPage Coming SoonWhere The Bond Is Posted
Metro Jail & Related Mobile County Pages
Bail is a court decision; release happens at the jail. These are the pages families need next — the facility that holds the defendant, and every other Mobile County jail and court.
Mobile County Metro Jail — Where The Bond Is PostedPrimary Facility
450 St. Emanuel Street · Mobile, AL 36603Inmate info: (251) 574-6412 · Bond / Docket: (251) 574-4702MCSO Docket open 24/7, including holidaysMetro Jail Bail BondsMobile County Circuit CourtFelonies
205 Government Street, Room C-927(251) 574-8430 · Clerk (251) 574-8786Felony bail set by a judge at arraignmentCircuit Court Bail BondsAll Mobile County Jails8 Facilities
Metro Jail plus all 7 city holding facilitiesAddresses, phones, hold times, and transfer rulesMobile County JailsAll Mobile County Courts6 Courts
Circuit · District · Municipal · FederalWho sets bail, session times, and clerk contactsMobile County CourtsMobile County Bail Bonds HubCounty Guide
All 11 cities, every jail, every courtBail costs, payment plans, and Aniah's LawMobile County Bail BondsNot sure which court or jail has the case? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we look it up in minutes at no charge.
Court Schedule & Hours
Mobile County District Court — Sessions, Hours & Case Records
Session times, clerk hours, and where to check a court date. Missing a date at Mobile County District Court means a bench warrant and bond forfeiture — call us before a date is missed.
Mobile County District Court Schedule
Misdemeanors · Preliminary Hearings- Chief Deputy
- Michelle Patronas
- Supervisor
- Shirley Mitchell — (251) 574-8525, shirley.mitchell@alacourt.gov
- Payment window
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM — cash, money order, cashier's check
- Address
- 205 Government Street, Room 338 North Tower, Mobile, AL 36644
- Phone
- (251) 574-8511
- 13jcdistrictcriminal@alacourt.gov
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no lunch closure)
- Bail timing
- Schedule-set — often within hours of booking
- Case records
- alacourt.gov · mobile.alacourt.gov
Where The Bond Is Posted — Metro Jail
Open 24/7- Facility
- Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603
- Inmate info
- (251) 574-6412
- Bond / Docket
- (251) 574-4702
- Docket hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays
- Inmate search
- mobileso.com — "Who's In Jail"
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 Court Date Before It Is Missed
Alabama 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 On The Premium
Many Mobile County families cannot pay the full 10% premium at once. We arrange monthly installments, co-signers, and collateral options.
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 For A District Court Case?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) fixes the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount set by the court. M&J Bail Bonds charges exactly what the law requires — nothing more.
Charge Level
Avg Bail Range
Your Cost (10%)
01Misdemeanors, DUI 1st, minor theft
Bail: $1,000 – $5,000
Your cost: $100 – $500
02DUI 2nd/3rd, simple assault, drug possession
Bail: $5,000 – $25,000
Your cost: $500 – $2,500
03DV felony, distribution, burglary
Bail: $25,000 – $100,000
Your cost: $2,500 – $10,000
04Violent felony, trafficking, robbery
Bail: $100,000+
Your cost: $10,000+
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 and delivers the bond to the MCSO Docket at Metro Jail. Payment options: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH, Zelle, and cash — with payment plans and no-collateral options for qualifying bonds. See /alabama/10-percent-bail-bonds/, /alabama/payment-plan-bail-bonds/, and /alabama/no-collateral-bail-bonds/.
Read the statute: Ala. Code § 12-19-311
10%State-Set Premium
Premium rate verified by FindLaw →
Alabama adds state administrative fees on top of the 10% premium under Ala. Code § 12-19-311. M&J discloses the exact total — premium plus state fees — before you sign anything. Ranges are illustrative only and are not a quote or a 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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How Bail Is Set At Mobile County District Court
Bail at Mobile County District Court is a judicial decision. Once the amount is set, M&J Bail Bonds posts the bond at the MCSO Docket inside Mobile County Metro Jail — open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Misdemeanor Bail — County Schedule
The bail schedule sets the amount right after booking at Mobile County Metro Jail. Nothing waits on a judge, so release usually happens the same day the bond posts.
- Applies to DUI 1st, petty theft, simple possession and similar
- Bond can be posted 24 hours a day at the MCSO Docket
- We start the paperwork before bail is even published
Authority
Mobile County District Court bail schedule
Felony Preliminary Hearings
For felony charges, District Court tests probable cause but the bail amount is set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment — typically within 72 hours of booking.
- Case moves to the 13th Judicial Circuit
- See our Circuit Court page for felony bail
- We monitor both dockets at once
Authority
Mobile County Circuit Court — 13th Judicial Circuit
Failure To Appear & Bench Warrants
Missing a District Court date produces a bench warrant and forfeits the existing bond. Warrant arrests during traffic stops are extremely common in Mobile County.
- Call before the date is missed — it is easier to fix in advance
- We arrange the new bond in advance of a walk-in
- See /alabama/failure-to-appear-bail-bonds/
Authority
Ala. R. Crim. P. 7.2 — release and bail review
Who Usually Qualifies
Usually released the same day: misdemeanors and schedule-set bail — DUI 1st, petty theft, simple possession — once the bond is posted at the MCSO Docket.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Not automatic: Aniah's Law felonies, judge's holds, active warrants, probation holds, and federal or immigration detainers. Call us and we monitor the docket in real time.
Need to know today's bail amount or court date? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and we look it up.
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL Start ApplicationWhy M&J Bail Bonds
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
At Mobile County District Court
From arrest to release — how a case moves through Mobile County District Court and where M&J steps in.
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Step 1 — Arrest & Metro Jail Booking
The defendant is booked at Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street — directly for Sheriff's arrests, or after processing at a city jail.
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Step 2 — Charges Filed In District Court
Misdemeanor charges are filed with Mobile County District Court. Felony charges get a preliminary hearing here and move to Circuit Court.
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Step 3 — Bail Set By The County Schedule
Misdemeanor bail is published shortly after booking — often within hours — without any court appearance.
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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 and we handle every step.
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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 Heard
At Mobile County District 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 District Court
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions families ask us most about Mobile County District Court — 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.
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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We post DUI bail bonds across all of Alabama.
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