Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks

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Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Information

Located in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks is a 328-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 251-574-2423.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.

The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.

Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks at 251-574-2423 for assistance.

Phone: 251-574-2423

Physical Address:
510 South Royal Street
Mobile, AL 36601

Mailing Address (personal mail):
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)

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mobile County Jail Minimum Security Barracks
Inmate's date of birth
P. O. Box 104
Mobile, AL 36601

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks?

To search for an inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 251-574-2423 for the information you are looking for.

Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

The Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks maintains an average of 328 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Mobile County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 38,940 offenders.

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About the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks

Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks has a capacity of 328 inmates. It is located at 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, Alabama, 36603 and can be contacted by phone at 251-574-4702.

Visitation hours are from 8:00am to 3:00pm on weekdays and 8:00am to 11:30am on weekends. Inmates can receive mail at this address and visitors can talk with administration directly on site.

The facility was built in 1961 and houses all county inmates as well as government detainees in transit or awaiting trial. I

It has an Inmate Search Jail Roster that can be used to find out about an inmate's criminal charges, bond amount, visiting hours, and mugshot.

The public can also leave anonymous tips about criminal activity in Mobile County by calling 251-865-1156.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 251-574-2423.

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Directions / Map to the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Mobile County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks in Mobile, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 251-574-2423 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Mobile County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Mobile County, Alabama, visit the Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

DAY TIMES
MONDAY 8:00 - 11:00 am
2:00 - 5:30 pm
TUESDAY 8:00 - 11:00 am
2:00 - 5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY 8:00 - 11:00 am
2:00 - 5:30 pm
THURSDAY 8:00 - 11:00 am
2:00 - 5:30 pm
FRIDAY 8:00 - 11:00 am
2:00 - 5:30 pm


REMOTE VISEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 5:30PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 5:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 5:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 5:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 5:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 5:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 5:30PM

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.

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Remote Video Visitation

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.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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.

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.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.
  • 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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.

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Mailing an Inmate

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 AmazonBarnes & 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.

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Inmate Commissary

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. Maximum spend is $125.00.

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.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.

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 Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-2423 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

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.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Mobile County Jail - Minimum Security Barracks inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental 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 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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