Mobile County, AL Public Records

Courts in Mobile County

Court Records in Mobile County, Alabama

Mobile County court records can be accessed at the courthouse where the case was processed. The court clerk of the courthouse maintains these records, including court actions and case documentation. To view the documents, requesters may visit the courthouse in person. Viewing these records at the courthouse may attract some fees depending on the requested record type. Alternatively, the public can view court documents remotely as electronic records, accessible from any computer with an internet connection. To access these records, requesters must provide a docket number. The public can also remotely access criminal files through the Criminal Records Identification Unit of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Additionally, this unit facilitates background checks based on an individual's criminal history.

Jails and Prisons in Mobile County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Mobile County, Alabama

In Mobile County, members of the public can access criminal records and find out who is in jail by contacting the Sheriff's Office. To see these records, go to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office website and click "Who Is In Jail." The Mobile County Sheriff's Office is in charge of the Mobile County Metro Jail, which accommodates an average of 1,500 inmates daily and serves as the detention facility for the county and the city of Mobile.

To visit an inmate, you must register and schedule an appointment. If you have any issues scheduling your appointment online, call (866) 516-0115. Alternatively, you can register in person at the Metro Jail lobby, which is located at 450 St. Emmanuel Street. The registration times are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central time. You can also find an inmate in Mobile County via the Alabama Department of Corrections inmate search database using their Alabama Institutional Serial (AIS) number. The AIS number is a unique six-digit number assigned to each inmate incarcerated by the Alabama Department of Corrections.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Mobile County

Arrest Records in Mobile County, Alabama

Mobile County arrest records are official documents that contain comprehensive details of individuals' arrests by law enforcement agencies in the county. These records include a suspect's personal information, such as name, age, and address, and rap sheets detailing their criminal history. Additionally, they include the names of arresting officers and thorough accounts of the events leading up to the individual's arrest.

In Mobile County, these records are generated and maintained by the Sheriff's Office, police departments, and Alabama state troopers. Members of the public can request these records online or in person at the Sheriff's Office, provided the details are not confidential. It's important to note that unlike criminal records, which are often available at court terminals, arrest records do not typically include mugshots, pending warrants, convictions, and fingerprints.