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
Jails
Mobile County has one long-term detention facility — Mobile County Metro Jail at 450 St. Emanuel Street — and seven city holding facilities that handle initial processing only. Every defendant ultimately ends up at Metro Jail, where bail is set and bonds are posted. M&J Bail Bonds tracks every facility 24/7.
Where Bail Is Posted
- Facility
- Mobile County Metro Jail
- Address
- 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603
- Inmate info
- (251) 574-6412
- Bond / Docket
- (251) 574-4702
- Docket hours
- Open 24/7, including holidays
- Premium
- 10% — Ala. Code § 12-19-311
Table Of Contents
Every jail in Mobile County — where a defendant is held first, when they transfer to Metro Jail, and where the bond is actually posted.
How Mobile County Jails Work
City holding vs. Metro Jail
Primary Facility
Mobile County Metro Jail
All Jail Facilities
Metro Jail + 7 city jails
Courts That Set Bail
District and Circuit Court
Booking & Bail Process
Arrest to release
How Bail Works
Who sets bail and how
What A Bail Bond Costs
10% premium by bail range
Visitation
City jail and Metro Jail rules
Charges We Handle
DUI, DV, drugs, felonies
Our Reviews
What families say
Mobile County Jail FAQs
Booking, bail, and release
Counties We Serve
Where M&J writes bonds
One County, Two Kinds Of Jail
How Mobile County
Jails Work
Mobile County has a single long-term detention facility: Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. Every other facility in the county — Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw, Satsuma, Citronelle, Creola, and Bayou La Batre — is a short-term city holding facility used for initial processing only.
City jails are for initial processing only. Fingerprints, photograph, warrant check, personal information entry — then transfer. All defendants ultimately end up at Metro Jail, and that is where bail is set and where the bond is posted at the MCSO Docket, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
M&J Bail Bonds tracks every facility in the county 24/7 from our office at 11 North Water Street, Floor 10 in downtown Mobile — minutes from Metro Jail. Give us a name and date of birth and we confirm exactly where the defendant is. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL.
Mobile County custody records are published by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com. Court dates are published at alacourt.gov.
Not sure which jail holds them?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834 with the full name and date of birth. We check every Mobile County facility at no charge — even if you never hire us.
Primary Facility — Mobile County Metro Jail
Every extended detention, inmate service, and bail posting in Mobile County happens at Metro Jail. City jails do not accept bail bonds.
Where Bail Is PostedAddress & Phones
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. Inmate info: (251) 574-6412. Bond / Docket: (251) 574-4702. Inmate search: mobileso.com.
Docket Hours
The MCSO Docket operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including every holiday. M&J delivers bonds there in person at any hour.
Inmate Mail
Personal mail: P.O. Box 104, Mobile, AL 36601 — white postcards only, with the inmate's full name, ID number, and date of birth.
Visitation System
Video only, through GTL / Viapath. Register at (866) 516-0115 or in person, Mon–Fri 8:00–11:00 AM and 2:00–5:30 PM.
Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com inmate search →
City Jails Do Not Accept Bail Bonds
No matter which city made the arrest, the bond is posted at the MCSO Docket, 450 St. Emanuel Street. You never need to travel there — M&J Bail Bonds delivers the bond in person, 24/7.
Where Bail Is Posted · 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 Jail In Mobile County
Open any facility for its full bail bond guide — address, phones, hold times, visitation rules, and how the transfer to Metro Jail works.
Mobile County Metro JailPrimary Facility
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603Inmate info (251) 574-6412 · Docket (251) 574-4702Long-term detention · bail posted here 24/7Metro Jail Bail BondsPrichard City Jail75 Beds
216 East Prichard Avenue, Prichard, AL 36610(251) 452-7900Hold time typically under 72 hoursPrichard City JailSaraland City Jail24-Hour Max Hold
716 Saraland Boulevard South, Saraland, AL 36571(251) 675-5331No online inmate search — locate by phoneSaraland City JailChickasaw City JailCraft Highway
224 North Craft Highway, Chickasaw, AL 36671(251) 452-6455Short-term processing onlyChickasaw City JailSatsuma City Jail24/7 Operation
5668 Second Street, Satsuma, AL 36572(251) 675-0151Multi-level single-person cellsSatsuma City JailCitronelle City Jail38 Miles North
19135 Main Street, Citronelle, AL 36522(251) 866-5527Minimum security, opened 1984 · visitation Mon–Sat 9–6Citronelle City JailCreola City JailDead Lake Road
190-A Dead Lake Road, Creola, AL 36525(251) 675-8145Small municipal holding facilityCreola City JailBayou La Batre City JailOwn Municipal Court
8725 Delcambre Street, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509(251) 824-2757Municipal Court: 13785 South Wintzell AvenueBayou La Batre City JailAll defendants ultimately end up at Mobile County Metro Jail. City jails are for initial processing only. M&J Bail Bonds tracks every facility 24/7 — call (833) MNJ-BAIL.
Where Bail Is Set
Mobile County Courts
Bail is a court decision, not a jail decision. Misdemeanors follow the county bail schedule; felony bail is set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment.
Mobile County District Court — Misdemeanors
205 Government Street, Rm 338, Mobile, AL 36644Phone: (251) 574-8511Sets misdemeanor bail through the county bail scheduleDistrict Court Bail BondsMobile County Circuit Court — 13th Judicial Circuit
205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36644Phone: (251) 574-8786Felony bail set at arraignment · Aniah Hearings held hereCircuit Court Bail BondsCourt dates for both courts are published at alacourt.gov.
Visitation & Inmate Contact
Visiting Someone In A Mobile County Jail
City jail visitation is limited because hold times are short. Once a defendant reaches Metro Jail, all visitation moves to the GTL / Viapath video system.
City Jail Visitation
Limited- Reality check
- Hold times are short — most defendants transfer to Metro Jail quickly
- To inquire
- Call the arresting city's police department directly
- Exception
- Citronelle allows visitation Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–6:00 PM using an odd/even DOC number system
- ID
- Valid photo ID and approved-visitor status required everywhere
Metro Jail Visitation
Video Only- Format
- Video only — onsite terminals and remote video through GTL / Viapath
- Register
- (866) 516-0115, or in person Mon–Fri 8:00–11:00 AM / 2:00–5:30 PM
- Scheduling
- 1 to 7 days in advance · up to 4 visitors per inmate
- Inmate mail
- P.O. Box 104, Mobile, AL 36601 — white postcards only
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).
Confirm The Facility Before You Drive
Transfers happen at all hours, and families regularly drive to the wrong facility.
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL first — we confirm the current location in minutes, at no charge.
Faster Than Any Visit — Get Them Out
Video visitation registration and commissary accounts take days. Posting bail takes hours.
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and we start the bond immediately — the MCSO Docket never closes.
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What Does A Bail Bond Cost In Mobile County?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) fixes the premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount set by the court. That rate is identical at every jail in Mobile County. Federal bonds carry a 15% premium set through the federal court.
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.
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 before you sign. 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 Works In Mobile County
Jails do not set bail — courts do. Misdemeanors follow the county bail schedule, felonies are set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment, and Aniah's Law charges require a hearing before a judge decides whether bail exists at all.
Misdemeanor Bail
Bail is set by the Mobile County bail schedule right after Metro Jail booking — no court appearance required.
- Often set within hours
- Same-day release is common
- We prepare paperwork in advance
Authority
Mobile County District Court bail schedule
Felony Bail
Felony bail is set by a Mobile County Circuit Court judge at arraignment, typically within 72 hours of booking.
- 13th Judicial Circuit, 205 Government Street
- Conditions may include no-contact or testing
- We monitor the docket and post immediately
Authority
Mobile County Circuit Court — 13th Judicial Circuit
Aniah's Law Charges
For enumerated serious felonies, a judge can deny bail entirely after an Aniah Hearing.
- Murder, robbery 1st, trafficking, kidnapping 1st, burglary 1st
- Denial is not automatic
- If bail is granted, we are ready to post
Authority
Ala. Const. Art. I § 16, am. 2022 (Aniah's Law)
Who Usually Qualifies
Usually released the same day: misdemeanors with schedule-set bail, once the transfer to Metro Jail is complete and the bond is posted at the Docket.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Not automatic: Aniah's Law felonies, judge's holds, active warrants, probation holds, and federal or immigration detainers.
Not sure which facility or which court has the case? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we check both 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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Booking & Bail Process
In Mobile County
The same five steps apply to every arrest in the county, no matter which city jail books the defendant first.
01
Step 01 — Arrest
A city police department or the Mobile County Sheriff's Office makes the arrest.
02
Step 02 — Initial Processing At A City Jail
Fingerprints, photograph, warrant check, and personal information entry — a few hours up to 72 hours depending on the city.
03
Step 03 — Transfer To Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. All extended detention and inmate services happen here.
04
Step 04 — Bail Is Set
Misdemeanors follow the Mobile County bail schedule automatically. Felony bail is set by a 13th Circuit judge at arraignment, typically within 72 hours.
05
Step 05 — M&J Posts The Bond
We deliver the bond to the MCSO Docket in person — open 24/7. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and we start immediately.
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
At Every Mobile County Jail
Open any charge for the complete Alabama guide — statute citations, bail ranges, and the step-by-step 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 Jail
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions families ask us most about Mobile County jails.
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.
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