Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Phone Number, Address & Locations

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Mobile County, Alabama · Sheriff, Metro Jail, court records and inmate services · Reviewed September 27, 2026

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Phone Number, Address & Locations

If someone has just been arrested in Mobile County, the first few calls can become confusing fast. The Sheriff’s Office, Metro Jail, Mobile Police Department, District Court, Circuit Court and Alabama state agencies all maintain different pieces of information.

The useful starting point is simple: use the Mobile County Sheriff’s official “Who’s in Jail” system for current county custody, save the booking and case details, use Alabama court records for what happens next, and contact the exact office responsible for visitation, records, property or another service.

Official Mobile County Sheriff website Official Who’s in Jail search Mobile County courts
Independent-site notice: CountySheriffsOffice.org is not the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, Mobile County Commission, Mobile County Circuit Clerk, City of Mobile Police Department, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency or Alabama Department of Corrections.
Use the current facility address: Mobile County’s 2026 county documents identify the Metro Jail at 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. Sheriff administration is separately located at 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603.
Quick answer

Which Mobile County Office Should You Use?

A lot of wasted time comes from asking the right question at the wrong office. Use this table before calling.

Mobile County Alabama sheriff, jail and court service routing
If you need…
Start with
Useful detail
Common wrong turn
Current county inmate
MCSO Who’s in Jail
Search the official live jail system
Paying a private inmate-search website first
Recent bookings
MCSO 24 Hour Booking
Useful when the arrest happened recently
Assuming every recent arrest means current custody
Court date or case status
Mobile County Circuit Clerk / Just One Look
Use case number when available
Treating a jail charge as the final court charge
Metro Jail question
Mobile County Metro Jail
251-574-4702
Calling a municipal police department about jail operations
Sheriff public record
MCSO Records Division
Use the current Open Records request form
Requesting a Mobile Police record from MCSO
State criminal-history check
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Statewide records are different from a county booking search
Using the jail roster as a background report
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603
Main Sheriff phone 251-574-2423
Metro Jail 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603
Metro Jail phone 251-574-4702
County law enforcement

What the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Handles

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office provides county law-enforcement, jail, warrant, court-security, investigation, patrol and community-safety functions. The agency’s official website also routes users to inmate information, crime tips, pistol-permit services and community resources.

MCSO is headquartered on South Royal Street in downtown Mobile, a short distance from the Metro Jail and Government Plaza court complex.

After opening the official Mobile County Sheriff website:
  1. Use “Who’s in Jail” for inmate custody.
  2. Use the relevant records form when requesting Sheriff documents.
  3. Use official MCSO links rather than advertisements or private record brokers.
  4. Call the main office at 251-574-2423 when you cannot identify the correct division.

Sheriff versus municipal police

Mobile County includes the City of Mobile and other municipalities with their own police departments. The Metro Jail can hold someone arrested by another law-enforcement agency, but the original incident report may still belong to that arresting agency.

Local records tip: first identify who made the arrest. If Mobile Police investigated the incident, asking the Sheriff for the complete police-investigation file may send you to the wrong custodian.
Adult county detention

Mobile County Metro Jail and the Minimum-Security Barracks

Mobile County’s current county documents identify the Metro Jail complex at 450 St. Emanuel Street. A minimum-security barracks/annex operates across the street as part of the county detention system.

Mobile County jail facilities
Facility
Address
Main purpose
Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603
Main adult detention and booking facility
Minimum-Security Barracks
451 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603
Minimum-custody housing associated with the county jail system
Sheriff Administration
510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603
Sheriff administrative and law-enforcement functions

The current inmate handbook explains that Metro Jail can house pretrial detainees, people serving county or City of Mobile sentences, people held for other jurisdictions, federal detainees and state inmates awaiting transfer.

After opening the current Mobile County Metro Jail Inmate Handbook:
  1. Use the contents to find visitation, mail, medical, commissary and property rules.
  2. Check the revision date before relying on an older handbook found in search results.
  3. Call the jail when a time-sensitive operational rule matters immediately.
Current custody

How to Search Mobile County Jail Inmates

MCSO’s official “Who’s in Jail” page is the best first stop when you need to know whether someone is currently in Mobile County custody.

Open the Sheriff’s official inmate page. Do not begin with a paid people-search or mugshot website.
Search the legal last name first. A broad surname search can help when a middle name or suffix differs.
Compare several details. Check the legal name, booking information, charges and identifying information.
Save the booking and case details. You may need them for court, visitation, property, mail or commissary.
Check the court case separately. Jail information reflects booking and custody; court records show later legal activity.
Call Metro Jail if the arrest is extremely recent. Booking information may still be processing.
After opening the official Who’s in Jail page:
  1. Allow the inmate-search frame to load.
  2. Search using the person’s legal name.
  3. Open the likely match carefully.
  4. Save the booking and charge information.
  5. Check Alabama court records before drawing conclusions about the final case result.

Recent booking search

Mobile County also maintains a public 24-hour booking view. It can be useful when the arrest happened recently and you want to review newly processed bookings.

After opening the Mobile County booking system:
  1. Review the current booking list.
  2. Match the legal name carefully.
  3. Remember that a recent booking does not necessarily mean the person remains in custody.
  4. Return to the regular inmate search or call the jail when live custody is the real question.
A booking is not a conviction. The listed charge describes an arrest or custody basis at a point in time. Charges can later change, be dismissed or be resolved differently in court.
Troubleshooting

Why a Recent Mobile County Arrest May Not Appear Yet

Mobile County inmate-search troubleshooting
Situation
Possible reason
Next step
Arrest happened within a few hours
Booking may still be processing
Recheck and call Metro Jail if timing matters
Exact full name returns nothing
Booking name may use a different middle name, spelling or suffix
Search the surname more broadly
Police confirmed an arrest but no county result appears
Another agency or facility may still have custody
Ask the arresting agency where the person was transported
Old booking disappeared
Release or transfer may have occurred
Check court records and state custody when appropriate
Person received a state prison sentence
Custody may have transferred from county jail to ADOC
Use Alabama Department of Corrections inmate search
Before calling: have the person’s complete legal name, date of birth if known, approximate arrest date and arresting agency ready. That is much more useful than saying only, “I’m trying to find my relative.”
Court dates and final case status

Use Mobile County Court Records After Finding the Booking

The Mobile County Circuit Clerk is the official record keeper for District and Circuit Court proceedings. Alabama’s Just One Look service provides on-demand access to many state trial-court records, while the Clerk handles official and certified copies.

Mobile County criminal court contacts
Division
Address
Phone
Use for
District Criminal
205 Government Street, Room 338 North Tower
251-574-8511
District criminal matters and related public records
Circuit Criminal
205 Government Street, Room C-927 North Tower
251-574-8430
Circuit criminal matters, including felony cases
Court administration
205 Government Street, Suite 913
251-574-8806
General Thirteenth Judicial Circuit information

The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit publishes office hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The criminal-division payment windows close at 4:30 p.m.

After opening the official Mobile County court website:
  1. Choose District Criminal or Circuit Criminal based on the case.
  2. Use the office directory when you are unsure which division has the file.
  3. Use Just One Look for available online trial-court records.
  4. Contact the Clerk when you need an official or certified copy.
After opening Alabama Just One Look:
  1. Search by case number when available.
  2. Otherwise search the legal name.
  3. Select or confirm Mobile County.
  4. Compare the correct defendant carefully.
  5. Review case status, setting dates and available docket information.
  6. Remember that Just One Look is a fee-based on-demand court-record service.
Courthouse security detail: the Mobile County court website currently states that cell phones are not allowed in the Mobile County Courthouse. Check current security instructions before travelling to Government Plaza.
Bond and release planning

Confirm Every Mobile County Case Before Paying Bond

A bond amount shown in a booking system is useful, but it should not be treated as a guarantee of immediate release. Another warrant, probation issue, court order, federal hold or other jurisdiction can affect custody.

Ask these questions before paying

  1. What is the current bond amount for each charge?
  2. Is the bond cash, surety or another type?
  3. Does the inmate have another case or hold?
  4. Which court has the case?
  5. If the visible bond is posted, is the inmate otherwise eligible for release?
  6. What payment location or bonding procedure applies?
Do not send money to an unsolicited caller. A person claiming to be a deputy, court officer or bondsman should not be trusted merely because the caller knows an arrest occurred. Verify the case independently through the jail and court before making any payment.
Family and professional visits

Mobile County Metro Jail Uses Video Visitation for Ordinary Personal Visits

The current inmate handbook says ordinary family and friend visitation is virtual/video visitation. Direct face-to-face visits are generally limited to professional visitors or extraordinary circumstances approved by jail administration.

Mobile County Metro Jail visitation schedule
Day
Published remote / virtual visit periods
Important rule
Monday–Friday
8:00–11:00 a.m. and 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Registration and scheduling required
Saturday
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Availability remains subject to jail operations
Sunday
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Confirm the live provider schedule before paying

The handbook currently lists ordinary virtual visits at $0.25 per minute. Because provider pricing can change, verify the live amount before funding an account.

After opening the current Mobile County visitation scheduler:
  1. Create or sign in to the required visitor account.
  2. Select the correct Mobile County inmate.
  3. Make sure you are on the inmate’s approved visitor list.
  4. Choose an available appointment.
  5. Follow the current identification and check-in rules.
  6. Review any current provider charge before completing a remote visit purchase.

The handbook also references GettingOut for account creation and publishes provider assistance at 1-866-516-0115. Follow the current jail/provider link shown at the time you schedule because vendor interfaces can change.

Visitor rules

  • Visitors must register.
  • Valid state-issued identification is required under current rules.
  • The inmate must have approved the visitor.
  • No more than four approved visitors are listed for an inmate under the current handbook process.
  • Personal video visits can be monitored and recorded.
  • Inappropriate behavior, false identification, intoxication or security problems can end the visit.
Telephone communication

How Mobile County Inmate Phone Calls Work

The inmate handbook distinguishes brief booking-area calls from telephone access after a person reaches regular housing.

Housing-unit inmate calls are outgoing calls and are generally limited in duration. Staff do not act as a personal telephone-message service and do not transfer incoming family calls directly to inmates.

Telephone funds can be purchased through the approved inmate-account system. Provider rates and service arrangements can change, so use the current Metro Jail instructions rather than an old third-party jail page.

Privacy reminder: ordinary jail telephone calls and video visits can be monitored or recorded. Do not treat them as confidential attorney-client communications.
Inmate accounts and commissary

Commissary Money, Kiosks and Care Packages

Mobile County inmates can order approved commissary items through the jail’s inmate kiosk or tablet system. The current handbook also identifies an outside care-package option through InmateCanteen.

Deposit kiosks

The handbook describes inmate-account kiosks in the Metro Jail visitation and docket-lobby areas. Kiosk deposits may accept cash and debit or credit cards and are subject to provider transaction fees.

Because inmate-account providers can change during county contracts, verify the current link from MCSO before sending a large deposit.

After opening InmateCanteen for an approved care-package service:
  1. Confirm Mobile County Metro Jail is available.
  2. Match the correct inmate.
  3. Choose only approved products.
  4. Review fees and the final transaction amount.
  5. Keep the confirmation until delivery is verified.

Commissary after release

The current handbook says that when an inmate is released before a previously ordered commissary delivery arrives, the former inmate has a limited period to pick up the order through the Money Clerk process.

Payment habit that prevents mistakes: confirm current custody first, then verify the exact inmate account before funding it. A recent release or transfer can change what payment route makes sense.
Letters and legal correspondence

Mobile County Metro Jail Personal Mail Has a Postcard Rule

The current inmate handbook places strict limits on ordinary incoming personal mail. Nonprivileged personal correspondence must be on a metered postcard, not an ordinary stamped envelope.

Mobile County Metro Jail personal mail requirements
Requirement
Current handbook rule
Format
Metered postcard for ordinary nonprivileged personal mail
Maximum size
No larger than 4 × 6 inches
Shape
Rectangular
Sender
Full name and complete return address required
Postage stamps
Ordinary postage stamps are not accepted for nonprivileged incoming personal mail under the handbook rule
Legal mail
Handled under separate privileged-mail procedures

The handbook identifies the jail’s postal reference as:

Mobile County Metro Jail
P.O. Box 104
Mobile, AL 36601
Verify before mailing: inmate-mail rules are unusually specific. Call the jail or review the current handbook immediately before mailing anything other than a simple approved postcard or privileged legal correspondence.
Health and mental-health requests

Medical Care, Prescriptions and Mental-Health Requests

The current inmate handbook says necessary medical services are available even when an inmate lacks money. An unpaid medical charge can be placed against the inmate account rather than necessary treatment simply being denied.

Mobile County Metro Jail published medical charges
Service
Current handbook information
Self-initiated non-emergency medical visit
$10 copay under the March 2025 handbook
Prescription associated with inmate-requested care
Current handbook describes an additional prescription charge
Medical-department follow-up
No new copay for qualifying follow-up/chronic-care visits
Mental-health request
Current handbook says mental-health calls are free

Medication brought during booking

Medication in an arrestee’s possession is surrendered to medical staff for documentation and secure handling. Medication decisions inside the jail are made through jail medical procedures rather than by a family member.

Urgent family concern: if you believe an inmate faces an immediate medical or mental-health danger, call Metro Jail and clearly provide the inmate’s legal name, identifying information and the specific health concern. Privacy rules may limit what medical staff can disclose back to you.
Property release

Mobile County Inmate Property Has Specific Pickup Days

The current inmate handbook publishes designated personal-property pickup days rather than unrestricted daily pickup.

Mobile County Metro Jail inmate property rules
Rule
Current handbook guidance
Property-release days
Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Published hours
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Pickup point
Family or friends report to the Docket window in the Docket lobby for designated property
Inmate request
Inmate initiates a property-release request through the jail kiosk process
High-value property
The handbook encourages release of property valued above the jail’s stated liability cap soon after admission

Property rules contain time limits. Do not assume the jail will store an item indefinitely after an inmate authorizes release or after a transfer.

Before driving downtown: have the inmate’s correct identity, verify that the inmate completed the release request, and confirm current property-window hours with the jail.
Alabama Open Records Act

How to Request Mobile County Sheriff Public Records

MCSO provides a formal Open Records Act request form. The current form asks the requester to identify the records as specifically as possible and certify the information required by the form.

Information that makes a request easier to process

  • Subject’s complete name.
  • Date or date range.
  • Incident location.
  • Names of other involved people.
  • Case or report number when known.
  • City or county involved.
  • A clear description of the exact record needed.
After opening the current MCSO Open Records Request form:
  1. Read the applicant certification before filling it out.
  2. Identify the specific record instead of asking for “everything.”
  3. Enter a case/report number when you have one.
  4. Add the subject, date, location and relevant people.
  5. Use the current submission instructions on the form or contact Records for clarification.
  6. Keep a copy of the request for follow-up.

MCSO’s published records materials identify recordsrequest@mobileso.com for records correspondence and the Records Division at 510 South Royal Street in Mobile. Verify the current form before submitting because fees and internal routing can change.

Record-custodian tip: if the City of Mobile Police Department created the police report, contact that agency. If you need a court filing or disposition, contact the Circuit Clerk. A Sheriff Open Records request does not replace either process.
Warrant information

How to Check a Mobile County Warrant Safely

Warrant information can involve the Sheriff, the Circuit Clerk and the court that issued the process. Public Alabama court records can show case and warrant-related activity, but an online court result should not be treated as a guarantee that no warrant exists.

If you believe a warrant may be for you, consider speaking with a licensed Alabama criminal-defense attorney before appearing at a law-enforcement office. Do not ignore an official court notice.

After opening the Mobile County Circuit Clerk information:
  1. Review the Clerk’s responsibility for criminal and warrant records.
  2. Use Just One Look for available trial-court information.
  3. Contact the correct criminal division when a case requires official confirmation.
  4. Use case numbers whenever possible to avoid wrong-person matches.
Jury-duty and warrant scam warning: do not pay an unsolicited caller demanding gift cards, prepaid cards, cryptocurrency, cash-transfer apps or immediate payment for a supposed missed court appearance or warrant. Independently call an official Sheriff or court number.
Statewide public registry

Use ALEA for Alabama Sex Offender Registry Searches

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency maintains the statewide public Sex Offender Registry. Local law-enforcement agencies register offenders and forward updated information to ALEA for the state repository.

After opening the ALEA Community Information Center:
  1. Choose Sex Offender Registry.
  2. Search by name or location.
  3. Compare the correct individual carefully.
  4. Review the registry disclaimer and current address information.
  5. Contact local law enforcement if you believe registration information is inaccurate.
Use registry information lawfully. Registry information is provided for public safety and should not be used to threaten, harass or retaliate against a listed person or the person’s family or employer.
Sheriff administrative service

Mobile County Pistol Permit Online Renewal

MCSO maintains an online renewal system for eligible Mobile County pistol permits. The renewal page requires the permit number and the email address associated with the permit.

If the permit account does not already have an email address attached, the current renewal page directs permit holders to the MCSO Pistol Permit Department at 251-574-8694.

After opening the official Mobile County Pistol Permit renewal portal:
  1. Enter the existing permit number.
  2. Enter the email address associated with the permit.
  3. Follow the emailed renewal link if the permit is eligible.
  4. Call the Pistol Permit Department if no email address is associated with the account.
  5. Review current MCSO requirements before submitting payment.
Administrative note: firearm laws and permit requirements can change. The online portal is useful for the Sheriff’s permit-renewal process, but it should not be treated as individualized legal advice about when a permit is legally required.
Local practical details

Mobile County Details That Save Families Time

  • The Sheriff headquarters and Metro Jail are different buildings. Sheriff administration is at 510 South Royal Street; Metro Jail is at 450 St. Emanuel Street.
  • Use Who’s in Jail first. It is faster and safer than paying a third-party inmate-search site.
  • A 24-hour booking is not proof of current custody. Someone may have already bonded out, been released or transferred.
  • Save the case number. It is more reliable than repeatedly searching a common name in Alabama court records.
  • Government Plaza has a no-cell-phone rule. Check courthouse security requirements before travelling.
  • Personal inmate mail has a postcard rule. Do not assume ordinary envelopes and stamps will be accepted.
  • Personal visitation is primarily video-based. Do not arrive expecting a traditional face-to-face family visit.
  • Property pickup has designated days and hours. Confirm that the inmate completed the release request first.
  • MCSO records are not Mobile Police records. Request the report from the agency that created it.
  • A jail listing is not a statewide background check. ALEA and Alabama court records serve different purposes.
Address, phone and maps

Mobile County Sheriff and Jail Contact Information

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office
510 South Royal Street
Mobile, AL 36603

Main phone: 251-574-2423

Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel Street
Mobile, AL 36603

Jail information: 251-574-4702

District Criminal Division
205 Government Street
Room 338 North Tower
Mobile, AL 36644

Phone: 251-574-8511

Circuit Criminal Division
205 Government Street
Room C-927 North Tower
Mobile, AL 36644

Phone: 251-574-8430

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office map

Mobile County Metro Jail map

Before you call, pay or travel

Mobile County Sheriff Office Checklist

Search the official jail system first. Confirm the correct person and current booking information.
Save the booking and case numbers. They make court, property and jail follow-up easier.
Check the court case. Do not stop at the booking-stage charge.
Confirm every hold before paying bond. One bond amount may not resolve every custody issue.
Register before planning a visit. Ordinary personal visitation is video-based.
Review the mail rule before sending a letter. The current personal-mail format is unusually restrictive.
Confirm the current inmate-account provider. County jail vendor contracts can change.
Request records from the agency that created them. Sheriff, Mobile Police and court records are separate systems.
10 practical questions

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office FAQs

What is the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office phone number?

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office main number is 251-574-2423. Metro Jail inmate and jail questions can be directed to 251-574-4702. Call 911 for an emergency.

What is the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office address?

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is at 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603. The Metro Jail is a separate facility at 450 St. Emanuel Street.

How do I search for an inmate in Mobile County?

Use the official Mobile County Sheriff “Who’s in Jail” page at mobileso.com/whos-in-jail. Search by legal name, confirm the correct booking and save the booking or case information for later steps.

Where is Mobile County Metro Jail?

Current Mobile County documents identify Metro Jail at 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. The jail information number is 251-574-4702.

How do I find a Mobile County inmate’s court date?

Use the Mobile County Thirteenth Judicial Circuit website and Alabama Just One Look. District Criminal can be reached at 251-574-8511 and Circuit Criminal at 251-574-8430.

How do I schedule visitation at Mobile County Metro Jail?

Ordinary personal visitation is video-based under the current inmate handbook. Visitors must register, be approved and schedule through the current Mobile County/GTL visitation system. Check the live schedule before travelling or paying for a remote visit.

How do I send money or a care package to a Mobile County inmate?

Metro Jail uses inmate-account kiosks and approved electronic services. The current handbook also identifies InmateCanteen for approved care packages. Confirm current custody and the live provider before sending money.

Can I mail a regular letter in an envelope to a Mobile County inmate?

Ordinary nonprivileged personal mail is restricted under the current handbook. It generally must be sent as a properly addressed metered postcard no larger than 4 × 6 inches. Legal mail follows separate rules.

How do I request a Mobile County Sheriff incident or arrest record?

Use the current MCSO Open Records Act request form. Provide a specific description, case or report number when known, names, date, location and other details that identify the record. Records correspondence is published through the Sheriff’s Records Division.

How do I check a Mobile County criminal case or warrant?

Use Alabama Just One Look for available state trial-court information and contact the Mobile County Circuit Clerk when official confirmation is needed. Online court information may not show every warrant situation, so do not assume an empty search proves no warrant exists.

Official-resource directory

Primary Mobile County and Alabama Resources

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office

Main official MCSO website for Sheriff information, inmate resources, crime tips and agency services.

Open official MCSO website
Who’s in Jail

Official Mobile County inmate-search entry point.

Open Mobile County inmate search
Current Metro Jail Inmate Handbook

Official jail rules for visitation, property, commissary, medical care, mail and inmate conduct.

Open current inmate handbook
Mobile County Courts

Official Thirteenth Judicial Circuit website for District and Circuit Court information.

Open Mobile County court website
Alabama Just One Look

On-demand state trial-court case information.

Open Just One Look
MCSO Open Records Request

Current Sheriff request form for public records.

Open MCSO records form
Alabama Sex Offender Registry

Statewide ALEA public registry and community-information search.

Open ALEA Community Information Center
Mobile County Pistol Permit Renewal

Official MCSO online renewal portal for eligible existing permits.

Open pistol permit renewal

Editorial review: this guide was re-audited against the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, the current Metro Jail inmate handbook, Mobile County government documents, the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Alabama and Alabama statewide resources on September 27, 2026.

Freshness: inmate custody, provider fees, visitation schedules, jail rules, bond, court settings, office hours and public-record procedures can change. Recheck the responsible official source immediately before paying money, mailing anything or travelling.

Legal and privacy notice: an arrest or jail entry may contain allegations rather than convictions. Juvenile, sealed, confidential, medical and otherwise protected records may not be publicly available. This guide is informational and is not legal advice.

FCRA notice: do not use an inmate roster, arrest record or this guide as a substitute for a legally compliant consumer report when making employment, housing, credit, insurance or another eligibility decision governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act or similar law.

If there is an immediate threat to life, a crime in progress or another emergency, call 911.

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