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450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603
Inmate Info: (251) 574-6412
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Prichard, Alabama
Bail Bonds
Prichard is Mobile County's second-largest city — and one of the most active arrest and booking markets in the region. Arrests are processed through the Prichard Police Department's holding facility before transfer to Mobile County Metro Jail. M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered in Mobile, minutes away, and answers every call 24/7. Real agents. Fast action. No voicemail.
Table Of Contents
Everything Prichard families need after an arrest — the PPD holding facility, transfer to Metro Jail, which court hears the case, what bail costs, and how fast we can post.
Bail Bonds In Prichard
How the process works here
Arrest & Booking
What happens first, step by step
Prichard PD Jail
216 East Prichard Avenue
Mobile County Metro Jail
Where defendants end up
Prichard Courts
District, Circuit, federal
What Bail Costs
10% premium by bail range
Payment Plans
Installments and collateral
Who Qualifies
Aniah's Law and warrants
Why Choose M&J
Local, licensed, 24/7
Common Prichard Charges
Assault to bench warrants
Neighborhoods We Serve
All of Prichard
Our Reviews
What families say
What We Need
Info that speeds things up
Prichard FAQs
Local questions answered
Other Mobile County Cities
Mobile, Saraland, Chickasaw
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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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
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Prichard, Alabama
Prichard, Alabama is Mobile County's second-largest city with a population of approximately 18,816. Located directly north of the City of Mobile along US Highway 43, Prichard borders Chickasaw to the west, Saraland to the north, and Eight Mile to the northeast.
Prichard is one of the most active law enforcement jurisdictions in Mobile County. The city recorded a violent crime rate roughly 187% above the national average over the past five years — with property crimes, assault, robbery, and drug-related charges among the most prosecuted offenses. For families in Prichard, knowing how the bail process works here specifically matters.
M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered in Mobile at 11 North Water Street, Floor 10 — minutes from the Mobile County Metro Jail where all Prichard defendants ultimately end up. When someone you love is arrested in Prichard, we are already in the area and answer every call 24/7.
A bail bond in Prichard works exactly like anywhere in Alabama — M&J pays the full bail amount to the court and you pay the 10% state-regulated premium under Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama's bail bond fee law.
Arrested in Prichard right now?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834. Give us the full name and date of birth — we track the booking record through the Mobile County system and have the bond ready the moment the defendant reaches Metro Jail.
Prichard Jail & Mobile County Metro Jail
Prichard arrests touch two facilities: the Prichard Police Department's 75-bed holding facility for initial processing, and Mobile County Metro Jail for full booking, bail, and release. Services like inmate mail, phones, and commissary are administered at Metro Jail — not the Prichard holding facility.
Ala. Code — Official SourcePrichard Police Department Jail
216 East Prichard Avenue, Prichard, AL 36610. Main: (251) 452-7900 · Alt: (251) 452-2211 · Fax: (251) 452-3707. Chief of Police Walter Knight. Capacity 75 beds. Hold time typically under 72 hours, then transfer to Metro Jail.
Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. Inmate info: (251) 574-6412 · Sheriff's Office: (251) 574-8622. Booking 24/7. Operated by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603.
How Long Until Release
After M&J posts the bond at Metro Jail, release processing typically takes 2–6 hours. The full timeline from Prichard arrest to release is commonly 8–16 hours, depending on how quickly transfer occurs and how busy Metro Jail is. Every hour counts — call immediately.
Finding A Prichard Inmate
Check mobileso.com, Mobile County's official inmate search. After initial Prichard processing the booking record transfers into the Metro Jail system. Or call us and we locate the record for you immediately, 24 hours a day.
Search Mobile County inmate records at mobileso.com →
Bail Is Set At Metro Jail
Bail for Prichard arrests is set at Mobile County Metro Jail — not at the Prichard holding facility. Misdemeanor bail follows the county schedule. Felony bail is set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment. If you cannot locate your loved one at Metro Jail right after a Prichard arrest, they may still be in transit — call us and we will tell you exactly where they are in the process.
Ala. Code — Official Source · 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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Prichard Courts & Neighborhoods We Serve
Criminal cases arising from arrests in Prichard are heard in the Mobile County court system — not a Prichard-specific criminal court. Here is where each type of case goes.
Mobile County District Court
Misdemeanors- Handles
- Prichard misdemeanors, felony preliminary hearings
- Address
- 205 Government Street, Room 338 N Tower, Mobile, AL 36644
- Phone
- (251) 574-8511
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Note
- Most misdemeanor bail is set by county schedule — no appearance required
Mobile County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit)
Felonies- Handles
- All Prichard felony criminal cases
- Address
- 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36644
- Circuit Clerk
- Sharla Knox — (251) 574-8786
- Bail
- Set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment
- Typical charges
- Robbery, drug trafficking, assault 1st, burglary
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Alabama
Federal- Handles
- Federal charges in Prichard and all of Mobile County
- Address
- 155 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602
- Phone
- (251) 690-2371
- Bail
- Set by a U.S. Magistrate; federal bonds carry a 15% premium
- More
- See /alabama/federal-bail-bonds/
Prichard Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve
All Of Prichard- Downtown / East Prichard Ave (36610)
- City center, police department, city hall — heaviest municipal enforcement
- US-43 / Telegraph Road corridor
- North–south spine; active drug enforcement and DUI stops
- North Prichard (36616)
- Residential areas bordering Saraland and Eight Mile
- West Prichard / Chickasaw border (36610)
- Property crime and theft arrests most common
- Prichard / Mobile border (36612)
- High enforcement overlap — MPD and PPD both active
- Eight Mile (unincorporated)
- Sheriff's jurisdiction — defendants go straight to Metro 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).
Court Dates & Case Records
Mobile County court information is published through the 13th Judicial Circuit at mobile.alacourt.gov, and statewide case and court-date lookups run through alacourt.gov. Federal cases are docketed at alsd.uscourts.gov.
Missing a court date in the 13th Circuit means a bench warrant and bond forfeiture. Call us before a date is missed — it is far easier to fix in advance.
Payment Plans For Prichard Families
Many families in Prichard do not have the full 10% premium available upfront — that is completely normal. We offer monthly installment plans on the premium, co-signer arrangements, and collateral options on larger bonds.
Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH, Zelle, and cash. Mobile agents come to you if needed. See /alabama/payment-plan-bail-bonds/ and /alabama/no-collateral-bail-bonds/.
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What Does A Bail Bond Cost After A Prichard Arrest?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) sets the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount — the same rate countywide. M&J charges exactly what the law requires.
Charge Level
Avg Bail Range
Your Cost (10%)
01Misdemeanor, DUI 1st, minor theft
Bail: $1,000 – $3,000
Your cost: $100 – $300
02DUI 2nd, simple assault, drug possession
Bail: $3,000 – $10,000
Your cost: $300 – $1,000
03Drug distribution, DV felony, burglary
Bail: $10,000 – $25,000
Your cost: $1,000 – $2,500
04Robbery, drug trafficking, felony assault
Bail: $25,000 – $75,000
Your cost: $2,500 – $7,500
05Major violent felony, large drug charges
Bail: $75,000+
Your cost: $7,500+
How The Math Works
Bail is $25,000. Alabama's regulated premium is 10%, so your cost is $2,500 plus state administrative fees. M&J posts the full $25,000 with the court. The premium is earned and non-refundable once the bond is posted — that is state law, not our policy.
Read the statute: Ala. Code § 12-19-311
10%State-Set Premium
Premium rate verified by FindLaw →
Alabama state administrative fees are added on top of the 10% premium under Ala. Code § 12-19-311 (verified by FindLaw at codes.findlaw.com). M&J discloses the exact total before anything is signed. Ranges are illustrative only and are not a quote or 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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Who Qualifies For Bail After A Prichard Arrest?
Most people arrested in Prichard are bailable. Alabama's constitution guarantees bail in most cases — but Aniah's Law created an exception for certain violent offenses, and active warrants can complicate release.
Misdemeanor Arrests — Almost Always Bailable
The county bail schedule applies, so no judge is required. Bail is often available within hours of arrival at Metro Jail. DUI, simple assault, misdemeanor drug possession, and petty theft all fall here.
- County schedule — no court appearance needed
- Bond can be posted 24 hours a day at Metro Jail
- See /alabama/misdemeanor-bail-bonds/
Authority
Mobile County bail schedule
Felony Arrests — Usually Bailable
A Circuit Court judge sets bail at arraignment. Prichard's felony volume means these bonds are a daily occurrence for M&J, and we handle the full range from drug distribution to violent felonies.
- Bail set by a 13th Circuit judge
- Preliminary hearing in District Court confirms probable cause
- See /alabama/felony-bail-bonds/
Authority
13th Judicial Circuit — Mobile County
Aniah's Law Charges — Bail May Be Denied
For murder, robbery 1st, drug trafficking, burglary 1st, and kidnapping 1st, a judge CAN deny bail after an Aniah hearing. These charges arise regularly in Prichard — call us and we will tell you the Aniah status in real time.
- Applies only to enumerated violent felonies
- Requires a hearing; denial is not automatic
- We post the moment a judge grants bail
Authority
Ala. Const. Art. I § 16, am. 2022 (Aniah's Law)
Active Warrants — Complicates Release
Prichard has a significant volume of outstanding bench warrants. An active warrant from any Mobile County court can complicate bail on a new arrest and usually raises the combined amount. We check for warrants before you pay anything.
- Bench warrants in the 13th Circuit are common
- Traffic stops frequently surface old warrants
- See /alabama/warrant-bail-bonds/
Our Practice
We check for warrants and holds before taking payment
Who Usually Qualifies
Usually released same day: misdemeanors, first-offense DUI, petty theft, and simple possession booked into Metro Jail after Prichard processing.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Not automatic: Aniah's Law felonies, outstanding bench warrants, probation holds, and federal or immigration detainers. Call us and we will monitor the docket.
Not sure whether bail is available? We will pull the record and tell you 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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Prichard Arrest & Booking
What Happens First
When someone is arrested by the Prichard Police Department inside Prichard city limits, this is the exact sequence.
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Step 1 — The Arrest
Prichard Police Department officers make the arrest. PPD operates from 216 East Prichard Avenue, Prichard, AL 36610. Non-emergency: (251) 452-7900 or (251) 452-2211. Chief of Police: Walter Knight.
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Step 2 — Initial Processing At Prichard Jail
Arrested individuals are taken to the Prichard Police Department holding facility at 216 East Prichard Avenue. This 75-bed facility handles fingerprinting, photographs, and personal information entry. Most people are held here less than 72 hours.
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Step 3 — Transfer To Mobile County Metro Jail
The Prichard jail is a holding facility — not a long-term detention center. After initial processing, virtually all defendants are transferred to Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603, for full booking and detention. This is where bail is posted.
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Step 4 — Call M&J Bail Bonds Immediately
Call us as soon as the arrest happens — even before transfer is complete. We locate the defendant through the Mobile County Sheriff's Office — inmate search and begin the bail process so everything is ready the moment they arrive at Metro Jail. (833) MNJ-BAIL — 24/7.
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Most Common Charges
In Prichard, Alabama
Prichard recorded a violent crime rate roughly 187% above the national average over the past five years — about 2,495 violent crimes and 1,796 property crimes between 2019 and 2024. Property crime is the highest-volume category, while assault, robbery, and drug charges drive most felony bail requests.
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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Prichard, Alabama
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions Prichard families ask us most — answered plainly.
Still have questions? Call (833) MNJ-BAIL — we answer 24/7 and can look up the booking record while we talk.