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Saraland City Jail
Bail Bonds

Saraland City Jail is a short-term holding facility operated by the Saraland Police Department at 716 Saraland Boulevard South. Defendants are held here for initial processing — typically no more than 24 hours — before transfer to Mobile County Metro Jail. M&J Bail Bonds monitors both facilities and posts bail at Metro Jail 24/7.

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Table Of Contents

Everything families need after an arrest in Saraland — where the defendant is held, when they transfer to Mobile County Metro Jail, how bail is set, and what a bond costs.

About Saraland City Jail

Short-term holding facility

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Facility Details & Contact

Address, phones, transfer

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Fast Facts

What families ask first

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Metro Jail & Courts

Where bail is set and posted

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Booking & Bail Process

Step by step after arrest

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How Bail Works

Who sets bail and how

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What A Bail Bond Costs

10% premium by bail range

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Visitation

City jail and Metro Jail rules

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Charges We Handle

DUI, DV, drugs, felonies

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Our Reviews

What families say

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Saraland City Jail FAQs

Booking, bail, and release

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Counties We Serve

Where M&J writes bonds

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Short-Term Holding Facility

About Saraland
City Jail

Saraland City Jail is a short-term holding facility. Defendants arrested inside Saraland 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 Saraland 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.

Saraland City Jail has no public online inmate search tool. To locate a defendant, call the Saraland Police Department at (251) 675-5331 with the full name and date of birth — or call M&J at (833) MNJ-BAIL and we check Saraland and Metro Jail for you at no charge. Inmate phone service is provided by NCIC Inmate Telephone Services; set up a prepaid account before the first 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 Saraland 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.

Saraland 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.

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Address & Phones

716 Saraland Boulevard South, Saraland, AL 36571. Main: (251) 675-5331. Alternate: (251) 375-5362.

Operated By

The Saraland Police Department. Medium security, 24/7 operation. Defendants are typically held no more than 24 hours before transfer to Mobile County Metro Jail.

No Online Inmate Search

Unlike Metro Jail, Saraland has no public inmate lookup. Call (251) 675-5331 with the full name and date of birth — or call M&J and we check both facilities free.

Then Transferred To Metro Jail

Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. Inmate info (251) 574-6412. Bail is set and the bond is posted here.

Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com inmate search

Bail Is Not Posted At Saraland City Jail

Bonds are posted at the MCSO Docket, 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603 — open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. M&J Bail Bonds delivers the bond in person, so you never have to travel there.

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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What Families Ask First

Saraland Jail — Fast Facts

The three things that matter most in the first hour after a Saraland arrest.

Where 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 Bonds
Mobile County District Court — Misdemeanors
205 Government Street, Rm 338, Mobile, AL 36644Phone: (251) 574-8511Sets misdemeanor bail through the county bail schedulePage Coming Soon
Mobile 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 Soon

Court 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 Saraland City Jail

Because Saraland 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.

Saraland City Jail Visitation

City Jail
During processing
No direct contact is allowed during the short processing period
To inquire
Call the Saraland Police Department at (251) 675-5331
Hold time
Most defendants transfer to Metro Jail within 24 hours
Inmate phones
NCIC Inmate Telephone Services — set up a prepaid account in advance
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 Saraland 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 To Expect

What Does A Bail Bond Cost For A Saraland 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 Saraland arrest as anywhere else in Alabama. M&J Bail Bonds charges exactly what the law requires — nothing more.

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

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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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Flexible Payment Options

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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Bail Eligibility

How Bail Works After A Saraland Arrest

Saraland 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 Saraland City Jail or already at Metro Jail? We check both — call (833) MNJ-BAIL.

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Why 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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Step By Step

Booking & Bail Process
After A Saraland Arrest

From arrest in Saraland to release from Mobile County Metro Jail — the exact sequence, and where M&J steps in.

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Step 01Arrested In Saraland

The Saraland Police Department makes the arrest within city limits. Common corridors: I-65 and US-43 (Saraland Boulevard).

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Step 02Initial Processing At Saraland City Jail

716 Saraland Boulevard South. Fingerprints, photograph, and warrant check. Typically held for hours — rarely longer than 24 hours.

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Step 03Transfer To Mobile County Metro Jail

Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. This is where bail is set and where M&J Bail Bonds posts the bond.

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Step 04Bail Is Set

Misdemeanors follow the county bail schedule after Metro booking. Felony bail is set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment within 72 hours.

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Step 05Call M&J Immediately

(833) MNJ-BAIL — 24/7. We begin tracking the booking from the moment you call.

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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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Related Charges

Charges We Handle
For Saraland 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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Be Prepared

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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Common Questions

Saraland City Jail
Bail Bond FAQs

The questions families ask us most after a Saraland 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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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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Baldwin County

Baldwin County Bail Bonds

Main Jail: Baldwin County Corrections Center

Serving: Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach

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Escambia County

Escambia County Bail Bonds

Main Jail: Escambia County Jail

Serving: Brewton and surrounding communities

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Clarke County

Clarke County Bail Bonds

Main Jail: Clarke County Jail

Serving: Jackson, Grove Hill, Thomasville

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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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Every hour counts between a Saraland arrest and release from 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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