Mobile County, Alabama Inmate Search

In Mobile County, Alabama, inmate searches provide information about persons held in the county’s metro jail. Such searches generally reveal the inmate’s name and personal-identifying details, booking date and number, arrest charges, case information, and expected release date.

Record seekers can conduct searches using resources and options provided by state- and federal-level government agencies. These resources may include online searchable portals and in-person inquiries.

At the county level, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office hosts an online list of detainees and inmates serving time in the county’s metro jail. The online list has no search function, so record seekers must scroll through it to find information on inmates. There is also an online list of recently booked persons. The list only reveals the inmate’s name, charges, and mugshot.

Generally, anyone may conduct inmate searches via the online searchable portal maintained by the Alabama Department of Corrections. The database provides information on inmates currently incarcerated in the state prisons. Inquirers must fill in the inmate’s full name or AIS number to view inmate records on the platform. The search portal reveals the inmate’s full name, mugshot, charges, jail sentence, and expected release date.

Additionally, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, via the Inmate Locator, allows online searches for inmates serving time in federal prisons. To view records on the platform, record seekers typically have to fill in the inmate’s name or prison identification number. For offline searches for inmate records, record seekers may submit a request by visiting the county sheriff’s office at this location:

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Administration Building,

510 South Royal Street,

Mobile, Alabama 36603,

Phone: (251) 574-2423

City police departments may maintain records of recently arrested and booked offenders. You may find the information by directly contacting the local law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest. For example, the City of Mobile Police Department may reveal information on offenders arrested within the city. Inquirers may submit their request to this address:

55 North Water Street,

Mobile, AL 36602,

Phone: (251) 208-2154,

Email: centralprecinct@cityofmoble.org

How to Find an Inmate in Mobile County Jail

To find inmates in the Mobile County Metro Jail, record seekers typically enlist the use of resources provided by the county sheriff’s office. For example, the county sheriff’s office maintains an online list of all inmates held in the metro jail. Inquirers must scroll through the list to view inmate records. Additionally, the county sheriff allows in-person inquiries for inmate records. Inquirers must submit a request during official hours at these locations:

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Administration Building.

510 South Royal Street,

Mobile, Alabama 36603,

Phone: (251) 574-2423

Southside Sub-Station

Theodore Oaks,

5808 US Highway 90 West.

Suite A,

Theodore, Alabama 36582,

Phone: (251) 574-8675

Northside Sub-Station,

10121 Moffett Road,

Semmes, Alabama 36575,

Phone: (251) 574-8040

Likewise, the Mobile County Metro Jail may reveal information about current inmates held at the facility. Interested persons might make requests for such information by visiting the jail at this address:

450 St. Emanuel Street,

Mobile, AL 36603,

Phone: (251) 574-4702,

Phone: (251) 574-6412

How to Use the Mobile County Jail Roster

The Mobile County "Who’s in Jail" platform provides information on currently incarcerated offenders in the county jail. Almost anyone may use the platform by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the online platform.
2. Open the search option in your browser. Desktop users may use "CTRL + F" to bring up this option.
3. Fill in the inmate’s name to bring up related information. You can also search by using the booking date.

What Information is Included in the Mobile County Inmate Roster

The Mobile County "Who’s in Jail" platform may reveal the following information:

• The inmate’s full name.
• Booking date.
• Criminal charges.
• Bond amount.

Other publicly accessible inmate information may include the mugshot, case status, sentence details, and the expected release date.

Note: Under the Alabama Administrative Code, government entities have the right to redact or refuse access to specific inmate information. The law generally restricts access to information whose disclosure is deemed not to be in the public interest. Examples of non-public inmate information include medical reports and inmates’ Social Security numbers. Information on juvenile offenders is also exempt from public access.

Contact Details for Mobile County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

For inmate-related inquiries, record seekers may contact the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office and the county metro jail at these addresses:

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Administration Building,

510 South Royal Street,

Mobile, Alabama 36603.

Phone: (251) 574-2423

Southside Sub-Station,

Theodore Oaks,

5808 US Highway 90 West,

Suite A,

Theodore, Alabama 36582,

Phone: (251) 574-8675

Northside Sub-Station,

10121 Moffett Road,

Semmes, Alabama 36575,

Phone: (251) 574-8040.

Mobile County Jail,

450 St. Emanuel Street,

Mobile, AL 36603,

Phone: (251) 574-4702,

Phone: (251) 574-6412

Jail Facility Overview in Mobile County

Mobile County houses detention centers for different categories of inmates. These detention centers include the Mobile County Metro Jail and the Strickland Youth Center Campus. The 1,200-bed Mobile County Metro Jail houses adult male and female inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Note that the facility can be considered a medium- or maximum-security prison.

In contrast, the Strickland Youth Center Campus has a capacity of 120 beds and houses juvenile offenders. It only serves as a temporary holding center for detainees awaiting trial. That said, the campus can be classified as a low- or minimum-security facility.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Mobile County Metro Jail	450 St. Emanuel Street Mobile, AL 36603	(251) 574-4702 (251) 574-6412	24 hours a day, 7 days a week.	Mobile County Jail does not have a dedicated email address. However, you may submit inmate-related inquiries to the county sheriff’s office at dmweaver@mobileso.com
Strickland Youth Center Campus	2315 Costarides Street, Mobile, AL 36617	(251) 574-1450	8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday	The Strickland Youth Center does not have a dedicated email address.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Mobile County Metro Jail

Friends, family members, and eligible persons may use the following options to send money to inmates in the Mobile County Metro Jail:

• Deposit using a third-party payment processor: You must register an account and choose the "Deposit Funds to an Inmate Account" to make deposits. The platform allows deposits via credit or debit cards.
• Deposit at the onsite kiosks: The kiosk located in the lobby area of the county jail may process deposits into inmate accounts. Note that the kiosk may accept various payment methods, including cash, debit cards, and credit cards.

Note: You may contact the county metro jail at (251) 574-6412 to determine the current deposit limits.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office maintains a list of all inmates held in the county metro jail. Inquirers may view inmate information by scrolling through the list. An alternative option for searching inmate records is to inquire in person at the sheriff’s office or the county jail. Note that the sheriff’s office will only handle inquiries during official business hours.

Mobile County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Mobile County Metro Jail offers both on-site and remote video visitation. Note that the jail only accepts visitations from persons on the approved visitor list. Furthermore, prospective visitors may register and schedule a visit by using any of these options:

• Create an account on the Getting Out platform.
• Register in person at the lobby of the county jail between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Register by phone at (866) 516-0115.

Visitors must schedule a visit at least 24 hours in advance. On the appointment date, visitors must sign in to the platform at least 15 minutes before the scheduled visit. During visitation, families and friends of inmates must adhere to these rules:

• Only approved visitors may attend during visitation.
• No more than four visitors must show up for the visit.

The visitation schedules for onsite and remote visitation are outlined in the table below:

Type of visitation	Visitation days	Visitation hours
On-site	Mondays through Fridays	8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 2 p.m. to 5:30 pm
Remote	All week	8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 2 p.m. to 5:30 pm

Note: Professional visitors, such as attorneys and clergy, may have in-person visits with inmates.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Inmates at the Mobile County Metro Jail can receive mail and commissary funds. You may send mail to inmates by using this address format:

Sender’s Name,

145777 Bayou Boulevard.

Mobile, AL 36609

Inmate Name (no nicknames); DOB: 01/01/90,

Mobile County Metro Jail,

P.O. Box 104,

Mobile, Alabama 36601

Senders must adhere to these guidelines when sending mail to inmates:

• The mail must include the sender’s full name and return address.
• Written non-privileged mail must be on a postcard measuring no more than 4" x 6".

In addition, you may deposit funds for the commissary by using these options:

• Online deposit via a payment platform.
• Deposit at the onsite kiosk in the county jail lobby.