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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U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Bail Bonds
Federal charges in Mobile go to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, 155 Saint Joseph Street. A U.S. Magistrate sets release conditions at a detention hearing, federal bonds carry a 15% premium, and collateral is almost always required. M&J Bail Bonds is licensed to write federal bonds.
Table Of Contents
Everything families need about U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama — 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 U.S. 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
U.S. District Court FAQs
Bail, dates, and release
Counties We Serve
Where M&J writes bonds
Federal Cases · 15% Premium
About
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama is located at 155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602 — phone (251) 690-2371. 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.
The Mobile Division of the Southern District of Alabama covers Mobile, Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, and Washington counties. Chief Judge: Jeff Beaverstock. Clerk: Christopher L. Ekman. The Port of Mobile and the I-65 and I-10 corridors keep this one of the most active federal criminal dockets in Alabama.
Federal bail is a different process from state bail. There is no bail schedule. A U.S. Magistrate Judge holds a detention hearing under the Bail Reform Act and either releases the defendant on conditions or orders detention. When a financial bond is set, the premium is 15% — not the 10% Alabama state rate — and collateral is almost always required.
Federal defendants in Mobile are frequently held at Mobile County Metro Jail under federal contract before being moved to a federal facility. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and we confirm where the defendant is being held right now.
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 U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama?
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.
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama — 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
155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602. Phone: (251) 690-2371. Dockets and filings: alsd.uscourts.gov. Chief Judge Jeff Beaverstock; Clerk of Court Christopher L. Ekman.
Jurisdiction & Coverage
All federal criminal cases in the Mobile Division — Mobile, Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, and Washington counties. Port, interstate, firearms, drug conspiracy, and fraud cases dominate the docket.
How Federal Bail Is Set
A U.S. Magistrate Judge holds a detention hearing under the Bail Reform Act (18 U.S.C. § 3142) and either sets conditions of release or orders detention. There is no bail schedule and no automatic amount.
Federal Premium Is 15%
Federal bonds carry a 15% premium rather than Alabama's 10% state rate, and collateral — real property or vehicle titles — is almost always required. See /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/.
Alabama court dates and case records — alacourt.gov →
Federal Detention Can Happen Without Bail Being Set
Under the Bail Reform Act, a Magistrate can order pretrial detention outright for certain offenses. If release conditions are set instead, M&J is ready to write the bond immediately — and if a state hold also exists at Mobile County Metro Jail, we handle both.
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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U.S. District Court — Fast Facts
The three things that matter most once a case lands at U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama.
15% Federal Premium
Federal bonds are not the 10% state rateCollateral is almost always requiredSee /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/Page Coming SoonDetention Hearing, Not A Schedule
U.S. Magistrate decides under 18 U.S.C. § 3142Detention can be ordered with no bailDefense counsel argues release conditionsPage Coming SoonOften Held At Metro Jail
Federal contract housing at 450 St. Emanuel StreetMay be moved to a federal facilityWe confirm the current location by phonePage 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 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
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama — Sessions, Hours & Case Records
Session times, clerk hours, and where to check a court date. Missing a date at U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama means a bench warrant and bond forfeiture — call us before a date is missed.
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama Schedule
Federal Cases · 15% Premium- Toll-free
- (800) 726-5643
- Fax
- (251) 694-4297
- Chief Judge
- Jeffrey U. Beaverstock — (251) 690-2821
- Judge
- Kristi K. DuBose
- Judge
- Terry F. Moorer
- Clerk of Court
- Christopher L. Ekman
- Building hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed federal holidays)
- Intake / public terminal
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- U.S. Attorney (Mobile)
- 63 South Royal Street, Suite 600, Mobile, AL 36602 — (251) 441-5845
- Mobile Division counties
- Mobile · Baldwin · Choctaw · Clarke · Conecuh · Escambia · Monroe · Washington
- Federal premium
- 15% of the bail amount; collateral is almost always required
- Case records
- alsd.uscourts.gov
- Address
- 155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602
- Phone
- (251) 690-2371
- Chief Judge / Clerk
- Jeff Beaverstock / Christopher L. Ekman
- Dockets
- alsd.uscourts.gov
- Division coverage
- Mobile, Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Washington
- Bond premium
- 15% federal — collateral almost always required
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 U.S. 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. Federal bonds are the exception to Alabama's 10% rate: the premium is 15% and collateral is almost always required.
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 U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Bail at U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama 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.
Federal Detention Hearing
A U.S. Magistrate Judge decides release under the Bail Reform Act, weighing flight risk and danger to the community. There is no schedule and no automatic amount.
- Held within days of the initial appearance
- Detention can be ordered outright
- Defense counsel argues conditions of release
Authority
18 U.S.C. § 3142 — Bail Reform Act
Federal Bonds — 15% Premium
When a financial bond is set, the federal premium is 15% and collateral is almost always required. M&J is licensed to write federal bonds in the Southern District of Alabama.
- Real property or vehicle titles typically pledged
- Full disclosure of premium and fees before signing
- See /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/
Authority
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Immigration Detainers
An ICE detainer can hold a defendant even after a state or federal bond is posted. Immigration bonds are a separate process handled through the immigration system.
- Check for a detainer before posting anything
- We verify holds at no charge
- See /alabama/immigration-bail-bonds/
Authority
Federal immigration detainer process
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.
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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 U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
From arrest to release — how a case moves through U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama and where M&J steps in.
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Step 1 — Federal Arrest
A federal agency — FBI, DEA, ATF, HSI, or a task force — makes the arrest, or the defendant is taken into custody on a federal indictment.
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Step 2 — Initial Appearance
The defendant appears before a U.S. Magistrate at 155 Saint Joseph Street. Counsel is appointed if needed and a detention hearing is scheduled.
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Step 3 — Detention Hearing
The Magistrate either orders detention or sets conditions of release under 18 U.S.C. § 3142. When a financial bond is set, the premium is 15%.
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Step 4 — M&J Writes The Federal Bond
We prepare the collateral package and post the bond as soon as conditions are set. If a state hold also exists at Mobile County Metro Jail, we handle that bond too. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL.
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 Heard
At U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
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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U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions families ask us most about U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama — 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
Don't see your county?
We post DUI bail bonds across all of Alabama.
Call us with the county of arrest.
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Bail is set at U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama; release happens at Mobile County Metro Jail. Call M&J Bail Bonds now — or send the form and a licensed agent calls you back within 5–10 minutes.
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