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Main Jail: Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603
Inmate Info: (251) 574-6412
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8725 Delcambre Street · Bayou La Batre, AL 36509 · 24/7
Bayou La Batre City Jail
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Bayou La Batre City Jail is operated by the Bayou La Batre Police Department at 8725 Delcambre Street. It is one of Mobile County's most unique facilities — Bayou La Batre also has its own Municipal Court. Defendants are processed here and transferred to Mobile County Metro Jail, where bail is set and bonds are posted. M&J covers Bayou La Batre 24/7.
Table Of Contents
Everything families need after an arrest in Bayou La Batre — where the defendant is held, when they transfer to Mobile County Metro Jail, how bail is set, and what a bond costs.
About Bayou La Batre City Jail
Short-term holding facility
Facility Details & Contact
Address, phones, transfer
Fast Facts
What families ask first
Metro Jail & Courts
Where bail is set and posted
Booking & Bail Process
Step by step after arrest
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
Bayou La Batre City Jail FAQs
Booking, bail, and release
Counties We Serve
Where M&J writes bonds
Short-Term Holding Facility
About Bayou La Batre
City Jail
Bayou La Batre City Jail is a short-term holding facility. Defendants arrested inside Bayou La Batre city limits are booked here for initial processing — fingerprints, photograph, warrant check, and personal information entry. It is not a long-term detention center.
After initial processing, defendants are transferred to Mobile County Metro Jail at 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. That is where bail is formally set and where a bond is posted — not at the city jail. This is the single most important fact for families: the bond goes to the MCSO Docket at Metro Jail, which is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered at 11 North Water Street, Floor 10 in downtown Mobile — minutes from Metro Jail. We track both Bayou La Batre City Jail and Metro Jail in real time, so we know exactly where the defendant is in the process and we are ready the moment bail is set. Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — a licensed local agent answers every call.
Custody and booking information for Mobile County is published by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com. Court dates are published at alacourt.gov.
Someone booked into Bayou La Batre City Jail right now?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834. Give us the full name and date of birth — we confirm which facility holds them, pull the charges and bail amount, and start the bond immediately.
Bayou La Batre City Jail — Facility Details
Address, phone numbers, who operates the facility, and where defendants go next. All extended detention, inmate services, and bail posting happen at Mobile County Metro Jail.
Verified Facility InformationAddress & Phones
8725 Delcambre Street, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509. Main: (251) 824-2757. Fax: (251) 824-2935. This is a business/non-emergency line — call 911 for emergencies.
Operated By
The Bayou La Batre Police Department — Chief Scott Dagg and Assistant Chief Michael Goodin. Capacity is roughly 36: 12 standard cells, 4 temporary holding cells, and a separate juvenile area.
Municipal Court
Bayou La Batre Municipal Court, 13785 South Wintzell Avenue, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509 · (251) 824-1825. It handles city ordinance violations only.
Then Transferred To Metro Jail
Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603 — roughly 24 miles northeast. Bail is set and the bond is posted here.
Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com inmate search →
Municipal Court Does Not Handle Criminal Charges
The Bayou La Batre Municipal Court hears city ordinance violations only. Criminal charges — DUI, assault, drug possession, theft — go to Mobile County District and Circuit Court in Mobile, and bail is posted at the MCSO Docket, 450 St. Emanuel Street, open 24/7.
Verified Facility 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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Bayou La Batre Jail — Fast Facts
The three things that matter most in the first hour after a Bayou La Batre arrest.
Unique Facility In Mobile CountyOwn Court
Bayou La Batre has its own Municipal Court at 13785 South Wintzell Avenue, (251) 824-1825.That court handles city ordinance violations only.Criminal charges (DUI, assault, drug possession, theft) still go to Mobile County District and Circuit Court in Mobile.Page Coming SoonCoastal Fishing CommunityMarine Charges
Bayou La Batre is the "Seafood Capital of Alabama" — a working fishing port and shrimp boat harbor.The jail serves a Gulf Coast community that includes marine enforcement, such as BUI (Boating Under the Influence).M&J handles all arrest types, including marine-related charges.Traffic & Vehicle Bail BondsHow To Find SomeoneFree Lookup
Call Bayou La Batre PD at (251) 824-2757 during business hours.In person: the booking window at 8725 Delcambre Street — bring valid ID.After Metro transfer: mobileso.com, or call M&J at (833) MNJ-BAIL.Bayou La Batre Bail BondsWhere Bail Is Set And Posted
Metro Jail & Mobile County Courts
Every defendant processed at a Mobile County city jail ends up at Mobile County Metro Jail. Bail is set by the court; the bond is posted at the MCSO Docket.
Mobile County Metro Jail — Where Bail Is PostedPrimary Facility
450 St. Emanuel Street · Mobile, AL 36603Inmate info: (251) 574-6412 · Bond / Docket: (251) 574-4702Inmate search: mobileso.com — "Who's In Jail"Docket open 24/7, including holidaysThis is where M&J Bail Bonds posts the bond.Metro Jail Bail BondsMobile County District Court — Misdemeanors
205 Government Street, Rm 338, Mobile, AL 36644Phone: (251) 574-8511Sets misdemeanor bail through the county bail schedulePage Coming SoonMobile County Circuit Court — 13th Judicial Circuit
205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36644Phone: (251) 574-8786Felony bail set by a judge at arraignment · Aniah Hearings held herePage Coming SoonCourt dates for both District and Circuit Court are published at alacourt.gov. Not sure which court has the case? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and we look it up.
Visitation & Inmate Contact
Visiting Someone At Bayou La Batre City Jail
Because Bayou La Batre City Jail is a short-term holding facility, visitation is limited and hold times are short. Once the defendant is transferred to Mobile County Metro Jail, all visitation moves to the GTL/Viapath video system.
Bayou La Batre City Jail Visitation
City Jail- Availability
- Limited — the facility's role is short-term holding
- To arrange
- Contact the Bayou La Batre Police Department at (251) 824-2757
- In person
- Visit the police station at 8725 Delcambre Street during normal business hours with government-issued ID
- ID & list
- Valid photo ID required; approved visitor list required where applicable
- After transfer
- Metro Jail GTL / Viapath video visitation — register at (866) 516-0115
After Transfer — Metro Jail Visitation
Video Only- Format
- Video only — onsite terminals and remote video through GTL / Viapath
- Register
- Call (866) 516-0115, or in person at 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mon–Fri 8:00–11:00 AM / 2:00–5:30 PM
- Approved list
- Only the inmate can add visitors, through the facility kiosk system
- Scheduling
- 1 to 7 days in advance · up to 4 visitors per inmate
- Inmate mail
- Metro Jail personal 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 Which Facility Holds Them Before You Drive
Transfers from Bayou La Batre City Jail to Mobile County Metro Jail happen at all hours. Families regularly drive to the wrong facility.
Call M&J at (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 to set up. Posting bail takes hours.
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL and we start the bond immediately — the MCSO Docket is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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What Does A Bail Bond Cost For A Bayou La Batre Arrest?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) fixes the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount set by the court. That rate is the same for a Bayou La Batre arrest as anywhere else in Alabama. M&J Bail Bonds charges exactly what the law requires — nothing more. City ordinance violations may carry fixed fines rather than bail bonds; criminal charges use the standard 10% rate.
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/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 Works After A Bayou La Batre Arrest
Bayou La Batre City Jail staff do not set bail. Bail is set through the Mobile County court process after the defendant reaches Metro Jail: misdemeanors follow the county bail schedule automatically, felonies are set by a 13th Circuit judge at arraignment (typically within 72 hours), and Aniah's Law charges require a hearing before a judge. Bonds are posted at the MCSO Docket, 450 St. Emanuel Street, open 24/7. You never need to travel there — we handle it.
Misdemeanor Bail
Most city arrests are misdemeanors. Bail is set by the Mobile County bail schedule right after Metro Jail booking — no court appearance required.
- Often set within hours of Metro booking
- Same-day release is common once the bond posts
- We start paperwork before bail is even published
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
- Release conditions may include no-contact or testing
- We monitor the docket and post the moment bail is set
Authority
Mobile County Circuit Court — 13th Judicial Circuit
Aniah's Law Charges
For enumerated serious felonies — murder, robbery 1st, drug trafficking, kidnapping 1st, burglary 1st — a judge can deny bail entirely.
- Denial is not automatic; it requires an Aniah Hearing
- Call us and we tell you whether it applies to the booking charges
- If bail is granted, we are ready to post immediately
Authority
Ala. Const. Art. I § 16, am. 2022 (Aniah's Law)
Who Usually Qualifies
Usually released the same day: misdemeanors with schedule-set bail — DUI 1st, petty theft, simple possession — 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. Call us and we monitor the docket in real time.
Not sure whether they are still at Bayou La Batre City Jail or already at Metro Jail? We check both — call (833) MNJ-BAIL.
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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Booking & Bail Process
After A Bayou La Batre Arrest
From arrest in Bayou La Batre to release from Mobile County Metro Jail — the exact sequence, and where M&J steps in.
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Step 01 — Arrested In Bayou La Batre
The Bayou La Batre Police Department (Chief Scott Dagg) makes the arrest. Arrests may include marine/waterway enforcement within city waters.
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Step 02 — Processing At Bayou La Batre City Jail
8725 Delcambre Street. Standard booking across 12 standard cells, with a separate area for juvenile arrestees.
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Step 03 — City Ordinance Cases
Minor city ordinance violations may be heard at Bayou La Batre Municipal Court, 13785 South Wintzell Avenue, (251) 824-1825. These do not typically result in transfer to Metro Jail.
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Step 04 — Criminal Charges — Transfer To Metro Jail
All criminal charges go to Mobile County Metro Jail, roughly 24 miles away. That is where bail is set and where M&J posts the bond.
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Step 05 — Call M&J Immediately
(833) MNJ-BAIL — 24/7. We determine right away whether the case stays at Municipal Court or transfers to Metro Jail.
Real Families. Real Results.
What Families Say
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Real feedback from Alabama families we've helped release loved ones — sourced live from Google.
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Charges We Handle
For Bayou La Batre Arrests
Every charge booked through a Mobile County city jail is a charge we bond. 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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Bayou La Batre City Jail
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions families ask us most after a Bayou La Batre arrest — 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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Main Jail: Baldwin County Corrections Center
Serving: Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach
Escambia County
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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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We post DUI bail bonds across all of Alabama.
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