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Semmes, Alabama
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Semmes is Mobile County's newest city — incorporated in 2011 — located in the western part of the county. The Semmes Police Department serves the city limits while the Mobile County Sheriff's Office handles the broader surrounding unincorporated area. M&J Bail Bonds covers all Semmes arrests 24/7 from our Mobile headquarters.
Table Of Contents
Everything Semmes families need after an arrest — city vs. unincorporated jurisdiction, transfer to Metro Jail, which court hears the case, what bail costs, and how fast we can post.
Bail Bonds In Semmes
How the process works here
Arrest & Booking
What happens first, step by step
Semmes PD & Sheriff Jurisdiction
City vs. unincorporated area
Mobile County Metro Jail
Where defendants end up
Facility Map
Both locations, interactive
Semmes Courts
District, Circuit, federal
What Bail Costs
10% premium by bail range
Payment Plans
Installments and collateral
Who Qualifies
Aniah's Law and federal cases
Why Choose M&J
Local, licensed, 24/7
Common Semmes Charges
DUI to bench warrants
Areas We Serve
All of Semmes
Our Reviews
What families say
What We Need
Info that speeds things up
Semmes FAQs
Local questions answered
Other Mobile County Cities
Mobile, Prichard, Chickasaw
Our Coverage
Alabama Counties
We Serve
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Semmes, Alabama
Semmes is the newest incorporated city in Mobile County, having been incorporated on June 28, 2011 after a successful petition drive by the Friends of Semmes organization. The city is named after Admiral Raphael Semmes (1809–1877), a distinguished naval officer from the area.
Located in western Mobile County with a ZIP code of 36575, Semmes covers 14.63 square miles at an elevation of 190 feet — higher than most of coastal Mobile County. Its population of approximately 4,941 makes it a mid-size Mobile County community.
The Semmes Police Department was established alongside incorporation. Given the city's relatively recent formation and smaller size, the Mobile County Sheriff's Office also maintains significant presence in the broader Semmes area, including the surrounding unincorporated neighborhoods that share the 36575 ZIP code.
All defendants arrested within Semmes city limits are processed by the Semmes Police Department before transfer to Mobile County Metro Jail. M&J Bail Bonds is headquartered in Mobile, minutes from Metro Jail, and handles Semmes arrests 24/7. A bail bond in Semmes costs exactly 10% of the bail amount set by the court — fixed by Alabama law under Ala. Code § 12-19-311 — Alabama's bail bond fee law.
Arrested in Semmes right now?
Call (833) MNJ-BAIL or (251) 421-1834. Give us the full name and date of birth — we determine whether the arrest falls under Semmes Police Department or Mobile County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction and have the bond ready the moment the defendant reaches Metro Jail.
Semmes PD, Sheriff Jurisdiction & Mobile County Metro Jail
Semmes arrests can involve two law enforcement agencies depending on exact location: the Semmes Police Department for arrests inside city limits, and the Mobile County Sheriff's Office for the surrounding unincorporated area of the 36575 ZIP code. Every defendant, regardless of which agency arrests them, is booked at Mobile County Metro Jail.
Official SourcesSemmes Police Department
Serves the incorporated city limits of Semmes. Phone: (251) 459-6062 · Email: tfreind@cityofsemmesal.gov · Chief of Police: Todd Freind. Website: cityofsemmesal.gov/departments/police-department/.
Mobile County Sheriff's Office
510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603 · (251) 574-2423. Handles arrests in the unincorporated areas surrounding Semmes that were not included in the 2011 incorporation, but that share the 36575 ZIP code.
Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. Inmate info: (251) 574-6412 · mobileso.com. Booking 24/7. All Semmes defendants — city or unincorporated — are held here.
Finding A Semmes Inmate
Call Semmes PD at (251) 459-6062 for city arrests. For unincorporated-area arrests, check mobileso.com. Or call M&J Bail Bonds at (833) MNJ-BAIL — we determine jurisdiction and check Metro Jail for you immediately.
Mobile County Sheriff's Office — mobileso.com inmate search →
Where Bail Is Set
Bail is set at Mobile County Metro Jail after booking is complete, regardless of whether Semmes PD or the Mobile County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Misdemeanor bail follows the county schedule. Felony bail is set by a Circuit Court judge at arraignment. If you cannot locate your loved one right after a Semmes-area arrest, call us and we will tell you exactly where they are.
Official Sources · 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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Semmes Police Dept & Metro Jail On The Map
Both facilities a Semmes-area arrest touches — the Semmes Police Department for city-limit arrests, and Mobile County Metro Jail downtown where bail is posted and release happens. Tap any map to zoom, or open directions directly.
Semmes Police Department
Semmes, AL 36575 · (251) 459-6062 · Serves arrests inside Semmes city limits.
Get DirectionsMobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603 · (251) 574-6412 · Full booking, bail posting, and release — where M&J posts your bond 24/7.
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Semmes Courts, Payment Plans & Areas We Serve
Criminal cases from Semmes arrests are handled in the Mobile County court system. Semmes does not have a separate municipal court for criminal matters — all criminal charges go to District or Circuit Court.
Mobile County District Court
Misdemeanors- Handles
- Semmes misdemeanor cases, 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
- DUI, domestic violence, theft, and misdemeanor drug charges from Semmes all go here. Most misdemeanor bail is set by county schedule — no appearance required
Mobile County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit)
Felonies- Handles
- All Semmes felony criminal cases
- Address
- 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36644
- Phone
- (251) 574-8786
- Typical charges
- Felony drug charges, felony assault, and felony theft cases come up regularly from Semmes
Semmes Areas And Corridors We Serve
All Of Semmes- Incorporated city limits
- Semmes Police Department jurisdiction — established alongside the 2011 incorporation
- Surrounding unincorporated area (36575)
- Mobile County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction — shares the Semmes ZIP code but sits outside city limits
- Coverage
- At 14.63 square miles, our agents are local and available 24/7 across all of Semmes and the surrounding area
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.
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 Semmes Families
Many Semmes families do not have the full 10% premium available upfront — that is completely normal. We offer monthly installment plans, co-signer arrangements, and collateral options on larger bonds, with options as low as 1% down for qualifying cases.
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 Semmes Arrest?
Alabama law (Ala. Code § 12-19-311) fixes the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of the bail amount — the same rate across all of Mobile County. No exceptions.
Charge Level
Avg Bail Range
Your Cost (10%)
01Misdemeanor, petty theft, simple assault
Bail: $500 – $2,500
Your cost: $50 – $250
02DUI, drug possession
Bail: $2,500 – $10,000
Your cost: $250 – $1,000
03Domestic violence, felony assault
Bail: $1,500 – $100,000+
Your cost: $150 – $10,000+
04Felony drug charges
Bail: $10,000 – $250,000+
Your cost: $1,000 – $25,000+
05Serious violent felony
Bail: $75,000+
Your cost: $7,500+
How The Math Works
Bail is $15,000. Alabama's regulated premium is 10%, so your cost is $1,500 plus state administrative fees. M&J posts the full $15,000 with the court. The premium is earned and non-refundable once the bond is posted — that is state law, not our policy. Qualifying families can arrange payment plans with as low as 1% down.
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 — premium plus state fees — before you sign anything. 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 Semmes Arrest?
Most people arrested in Semmes are bailable. Alabama's constitution guarantees bail in most cases — but Aniah's Law created an exception for certain violent offenses, and federal cases follow a different process.
Misdemeanor Arrests — Almost Always Bailable
The county bail schedule applies, so no judge is required. DUI, simple assault, and misdemeanor drug charges all fall here, and release is often same-day once bail is set at Metro Jail.
- 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. Felony drug charges and felony assault are among the most common felony bail bond requests M&J handles from Semmes.
- 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, burglary 1st, and drug trafficking, a judge CAN deny bail after an Aniah hearing. Call M&J immediately — we check 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)
Domestic Violence — 12-Hour Hold Applies
Semmes is a residential suburb, and domestic violence arrests are common. Alabama law requires a mandatory 12-hour hold before release, and no-contact orders are standard.
- Mandatory 12-hour hold before bond can be posted
- No-contact conditions typically apply on release
- See /alabama/domestic-violence-bail-bonds/
Authority
Alabama domestic violence hold statute
Who Usually Qualifies
Usually released same day: misdemeanors, first-offense DUI, and simple drug possession booked into Metro Jail after a Semmes-area arrest.
Who Doesn't Qualify Automatically
Not automatic: Aniah's Law felonies, domestic violence holds, outstanding bench warrants, and probation holds. 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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Semmes Arrest & Booking
What Happens First
When someone is arrested in Semmes — whether inside city limits or in the surrounding unincorporated area — this is the exact sequence.
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Step 1 — The Arrest
Inside Semmes city limits, Semmes Police Department officers make the arrest. SPD phone: (251) 459-6062 · Email: tfreind@cityofsemmesal.gov · Chief of Police: Todd Freind. In the surrounding unincorporated 36575 ZIP code area, the Mobile County Sheriff's Office (510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603 · (251) 574-2423) has jurisdiction instead.
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Step 2 — Jurisdiction Determines The Path
If the arrest occurs in the Semmes ZIP code but outside city limits, Mobile County Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction and the defendant goes directly to Metro Jail. If it occurs inside city limits, Semmes PD processes the arrest first before transfer.
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Step 3 — Transfer To Mobile County Metro Jail
All Semmes defendants — city or unincorporated — are held at Mobile County Metro Jail, 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603 · (251) 574-6412. This is where bail is formally set and where M&J Bail Bonds posts the bond.
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Step 4 — Call M&J Bail Bonds Immediately
Call us the moment you know about the arrest. We determine jurisdiction immediately and access the Mobile County booking system through the Mobile County inmate search — mobileso.com to track the defendant. (833) MNJ-BAIL — 24/7.
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Most Common Charges
In Semmes, Alabama
As a growing western Mobile County suburb, Semmes sees a mix of traffic-related, residential, and drug-related arrests. Crime statistics are drawn from published law-enforcement data; this is general information only, not legal advice, and every bail amount depends on case facts, criminal history, and judicial discretion.
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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Semmes, Alabama
Bail Bond FAQs
The questions Semmes 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.