This page helps with an inmate search in Mobile County, Alabama by showing where to check jail information, recent bookings, visitation options, and jail contacts.

The main public channel is the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, including its Who’s in Jail page and Mobile County Metro Jail information.

Mobile County Sheriff's Office Who’s in Jail

Start with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office check Who’s in Jail page for current jail information tied to Mobile County Metro Jail.

Use the name and identifying details you have carefully, especially when more than one person may have a similar name. If an online result is unclear, use the jail’s automated phone system for information about someone in custody.

  • Open the Who’s in Jail page from the Mobile County Sheriff's Office.
  • Review any listed jail information carefully before taking the next step.
  • For automated information about a loved one in jail, call (251) 574-6412.

24-hour booking information

The Mobile County Sheriff's Office also provides a review 24-hour booking information page. Use it as a separate check when the person may have been booked recently.

This can be helpful when a custody status is new and you need to compare recent booking information with the broader Who’s in Jail page.

Mobile County Metro Jail information

The Mobile County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the Mobile County Metro Jail. The facility houses inmates for Mobile County and the city of Mobile, and the Metro Jail includes a main jail facility and a minimum security barracks.

For jail rules, mail instructions, inmate services, visitation information, and account deposits, use the Sheriff’s Office review Mobile County Metro Jail information page.

Mail, visitation, and inmate account services

Incoming non-privileged inmate mail must be sent on a metered postcard. The postcard must be rectangular and no larger than 4 by 6 inches. Incoming mail must include a full return address and be addressed to the inmate using the inmate’s full name and date of birth if known.

Inmate mail is addressed to Mobile County Metro Jail at P.O. Box 104, Mobile, Alabama 36601. Do not treat this P.O. Box as a walk-in location.

All visits are registered and scheduled through GettingOut. Onsite video visits at Metro Jail are free, and visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance but no more than 7 days in advance.

Visit type Availability Hours
Onsite video Monday through Friday 8:00 - 11:00 am and 2:00 - 5:30 pm
Remote video 7 days a week 8:00 - 11:00 am and 2:00 - 5:30 pm
Professional visits Clergy, medical, or legal visitors Professional face-to-face visits only

To schedule a video visit, use schedule a visit through GettingOut. For inmate account deposits, use deposit money through InmateCanteen.

Money order note: Effective September 01, 2023, Money Clerks no longer accept money orders for deposit into inmate trust accounts.

Mobile County inmate search contacts

Use these contacts for jail information, automated inmate information, visitation help, medical messages, and Sheriff’s Office questions.

Common questions

Where can I search for someone in Mobile County Metro Jail?

Use the Mobile County Sheriff's Office Who’s in Jail page as the main public starting point for inmate information.

Is there a phone number for automated inmate information?

Yes. For automated information about a loved one in jail, call (251) 574-6412.

Where can I check recent bookings?

The Mobile County Sheriff's Office provides a 24-Hour Booking page for booking information. Use it when the custody event may be recent.

How are visits scheduled for Mobile County Metro Jail?

Visits are registered and scheduled through GettingOut. Visits must be scheduled 1 day in advance and no more than 7 days in advance.

Who handles Mobile County Metro Jail?

The Mobile County Sheriff's Office is responsible for Mobile County Metro Jail, which serves Mobile County and the city of Mobile.