Search Mobile County Mugshots

Mobile County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office in Alabama. The county has about 420,000 residents and is home to the city of Mobile, the second largest city in the state. The sheriff operates the Mobile County Metro Jail, a maximum security facility that can hold up to 1,500 inmates. Mobile County has a "Who's in Jail" online search tool where you can view mugshots, charges, and bond information for current inmates.

Mobile County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Paul Burch Jr. runs the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. The main office is at 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36601. You can call them at (251) 574-7827.

For jail questions, call (251) 574-6412. The jail staff can tell you if someone is in custody and give you info about visiting hours and bond.

The sheriff's website at mobileso.com has the online jail roster, warrant search, and other tools. You can access these for free at any time.

How to Search Mobile County Mugshots Online

Mobile County has a "Who's in Jail" portal. Go to mobileso.com/whos-in-jail to search current inmates.

To find mugshots in Mobile County, you can search by:

• First and last name of the person
• Booking number if you have it
• Browse all current inmates

The results show the mugshot, name, booking date, and charges. You can click on an inmate to see more details. The full record shows bond amounts, court dates, and release information.

Mobile County mugshots are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 and Section 36-22-8 require the sheriff to make jail records available to the public. The online roster makes this easy.

Mobile County Metro Jail

The Mobile County Metro Jail is at 450 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36603. This is a maximum security facility and the largest jail in south Alabama.

The jail can hold up to 1,500 detainees. There is also a 325 bed minimum security barracks for low risk inmates. Inmates in the barracks may be put to work on county projects.

If you need to post bond, you can do so at the jail. Bring cash or a certified check. Bail bondsmen are also available near the jail. The jail accepts bonds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Are Mobile County Arrest Records Public

Yes. Arrest records in Mobile County are public under Alabama law. Anyone can view the jail roster and see mugshots.

You do not need to give a reason to search for someone. You do not need to be related to the person. The records are open to all members of the public.

Some limits apply. Juvenile records are confidential under Alabama Code Section 12-15-133. Sealed and expunged records are also restricted. If a court has ordered records sealed, they will not appear on the public roster.

Note: The jail roster shows arrests, not convictions. An arrest does not mean the person is guilty. Check court records to find out what happened in the case.

Cities in Mobile County

Mobile County includes the city of Mobile and several smaller towns. All arrests in the county are booked at the Metro Jail.

Other cities in Mobile County include Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw, and Citronelle. These cities have their own police but use the county jail for bookings.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone on the Mobile County roster, try searching nearby counties.

Search Mobile County Records

Use the tool below to search mugshots and arrest records in Mobile County, Alabama.