Mobile Recent Bookings
Mobile recent bookings are processed at the Mobile County Metro Jail. This Gulf Coast city has about 201,000 residents. Mobile does not have its own city jail. City police make arrests and transport people to the county facility. The Metro Jail is one of the largest in Alabama with 1,500 beds. You can search current inmates for free on the county "Who's in Jail" roster. This guide explains how to find Mobile arrest records.
Mobile Quick Facts
Where Are Mobile Bookings Kept?
Mobile uses the Mobile County Metro Jail. The jail sits at 510 South Royal Street. This is in downtown Mobile near the courthouse.
Mobile Police make arrests within city limits. They then transport people to the Metro Jail for booking. The sheriff's staff handles the intake process. All booking records stay with the county.
| Mobile County Metro Jail |
510 South Royal Street Mobile, AL 36603 Phone: (251) 574-4702 |
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| Mobile County Sheriff | Phone: (251) 574-2423 |
| Online Roster | Mobile County Who's in Jail |
Mobile Police Department
The Mobile Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. MPD has hundreds of officers patrolling the port city around the clock.
Police make arrests but do not keep booking records. Those records go to the county jail. For arrest reports, contact MPD records.
| Main Office |
Mobile Police Department 2460 Government Blvd Mobile, AL 36606 Phone: (251) 208-7211 |
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| Website | mobilepd.org |
How to Search Mobile Bookings Online
Use the Mobile County "Who's in Jail" portal. It shows all inmates including Mobile city arrests. The search is free. You can access it any time.
Go to mobileso.com. Click on "Who's in Jail." Search by name or browse the full list. Results show photos, charges, and bond amounts.
To find Mobile booking records:
- First and last name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Approximate arrest date
Direct link: Mobile County Who's in Jail
The roster shows current inmates. Released people drop off. For older records, contact the sheriff.
Mobile's Mardi Gras and Metro Jail
Mobile claims the oldest Mardi Gras in America. The festival started in 1703. This was before New Orleans. Each year, over 40 parades roll through downtown.
Mardi Gras creates huge policing needs. Nearly one million people attend. Every on-duty officer works the events. The city added steel bollards for crowd safety.
The port brings other challenges. Mobile is Alabama's only saltwater port. Cruise ships dock here too. Officers work with Coast Guard on maritime issues.
The Metro Jail is maximum security. It holds county, state, and federal inmates. The facility has about 1,500 beds. Booking happens 24 hours a day. The sheriff posts a daily booking report online.
Alabama Booking Records Laws
Booking records are public in Alabama. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep prisoner logs open for inspection.
Section 36-22-13 makes these records available free of charge.
The Alabama Open Records Act protects public access.
Search Mobile Arrest Records
Use the search tool below to find recent bookings in Mobile.
Mobile County Information
Mobile is in Mobile County. For more about the county jail and booking records, visit the county page.
Other Alabama Cities
These major Alabama cities also have booking record information available.