Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks

Want to look up an inmate at the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks? The Official Jail Inmate Roster shows their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and in many cases their mugshot. You can also call the jail at 251-574-2423 for the information you need. If you need specific court information for a criminal case in Alabama, use the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.

Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Inmate Search

Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers explain:

• How to search for an inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks
• How the jail roster works
• What happens after an arrest and booking

Still have questions? Call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

The Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks is licensed to hold 328 inmates at a time, but it often has to make room for more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails, at least 40% of the inmate population turns over each month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, while about 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than a year are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take so long to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Mobile County on such charges remain in custody at the Mobile County facility much longer.

Each year, Mobile County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 38,940 offenders.

Steps to pay bail in Mobile County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks in Mobile for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 251-574-2423.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

• Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 251-574-2423).
• Licensed bail bond agents in Mobile County are available for assistance.
• Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in Mobile County, Alabama, visit the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks? What is the Schedule?

Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Inmate Visitation Schedule

510 South Royal Street
Mobile, AL 36601
251-574-2423

• First, you must register for visitation with GTL / Viapath either online or at the Metro Jail - 450 St. Emmanuel Street, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 - 11:00 am or 2:00 - 5:30 pm.
  
• After you complete registration, you will receive an email for confirmation.  If you do not receive email call 855-208-7349. You can also call this number and register by phone.
• To register, you have to be on the inmate's list of approved visitors. Only the inmate can add you.
• All visits have be scheduled at least one day in advance.
• You must arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled visit.
• No more than four visitors per inmate.
• Professional Visitors (attorneys) need to call 251-574-2423 after registering for instructions.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VISEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks?

Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Mobile County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Alabama, then Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• NOTE: Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Mobile County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, and what can I send them?

Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.

• Minimum size: 3.5 Inches by 4.25 inches. Maximum size: 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
• Postcards mailed with a stamp will be rejected.
• It is best to only use blue or black ink.
• Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.

Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mobile County Jail Minimum Security Barracks
Inmate's date of birth
P. O. Box 104
Mobile, AL 36601
(personal mail - white postcards only)

Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mobile County Jail Minimum Security Barracks
Inmate's date of birth
P. O. Box 104
Mobile, AL 36601

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mobile County Jail Minimum Security Barracks
Inmate's date of birth
P. O. Box 104
Mobile, AL 36601

Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, and what can I purchase?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select Alabama, then Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

5. Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Mobile County. 
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more. 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Mobile County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Alabama, then Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Mobile County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Mobile County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select Alabama, then select Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Mobile County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Mobile County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

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