Common Questions About Mobile County Court Records
How do I search a Mobile County court case online?
Open the official Alacourt docket page for Mobile County at pa.alacourt.com. Select a setting date, optionally enter a last name, and click Search. The page displays a docket PDF in an iframe. The court warns that some cases may not appear electronically, so if the result is missing or unclear, check with the clerk. For probate cases, use Benchmark WEB. See Mobile County court records for the full walkthrough.
What county number is Mobile County in Alacourt?
The Alacourt docket page shows "SEARCH DOCKET - County: 58." Use the LOC=58 URL for Mobile County docket settings. The same county code is used for circuit and district matters in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. See court dockets for more detail on the docket search.
Where is the Mobile County courthouse?
The primary courthouse is in Government Plaza at 205 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama 36644. Circuit courtrooms are on the 6th and 8th floors. District courtrooms are on the 4th floor. Domestic relations courtrooms are on the 2nd floor. Mobile County Family Court is separate, at 2315 Costarides Street, phone 251-574-1450. See district court for the full structure.
Who is the Mobile County Circuit Clerk?
The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit navigation identifies the Circuit Clerk as Ashleigh Long. Court-record requests for circuit and district cases should be routed to the Circuit Clerk's office at 205 Government Street. See Clerk of Court for office hours and how to request certified copies.
How do I search Mobile County probate records?
Use Mobile Probate's records search page and Landmark WEB. The probate site says Landmark includes real property records from 1813 to present, estate claims filed in Recording through July 1, 2013, marriage records indexed 1813 to present, marriage images from September 2019 to present, and election records. Index search is free after registration; images are $0.10 per page. See probate records for more.
Does Mobile County still issue marriage licenses?
No. Since August 29, 2019, Alabama probate courts record marriage certificates instead of issuing licenses. The completed Alabama Marriage Certificate is delivered to Mobile County Probate Court for recording. The fee is $73.00 with $3.00 for each additional certified copy. Cash, money order, or credit card; no checks. See marriage and divorce records.
How do I search current Mobile County inmates?
Use the MCSO "Who's in Jail" page at mobileso.com/whos-in-jail or the direct current inmates report at all.mobileso.com. The public report shows NAME, DATE, CHARGES, and BONDS. It does not show mugshots or full booking profiles in the inspected view. See inmate records for the field guide.
Who is the Mobile County Sheriff?
The official MCSO staff page names Paul Burch as Sheriff. He was elected in November 2022 and sworn in January 2023. Command staff includes Chief Deputies Andrew Peak and Frank Cassady, Warden Pat Mitchell, and Deputy Warden Russell Mitchell. The Sheriff's Office is at 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603, phone 251-574-2423.
How many inmates does Mobile County Metro Jail hold?
The official Metro Jail page says it houses an average of 1,500 inmates per day. The facility serves Mobile County and the City of Mobile. It includes a main jail and a minimum-security barracks. A separate rated bed capacity was not located on the inspected official pages. See inmate population for more context.
How do I schedule a Mobile County jail visit?
All visits are registered and scheduled at gettingout.com/schedule-a-visit. MCSO says visitors must schedule their own appointment. Visits must be set one day in advance, and visitors must be signed in 15 minutes before the start time. The phone help line is 866-516-0115. There is a four-visitor limit per inmate.
How do I send Mobile County inmate money?
Effective September 1, 2023, Money Clerks no longer accept money orders for inmate trust accounts. Use inmatecanteen.com for inmate money and commissary. Website issues should be sent to ICCSupport@TKC32M.com or the help chat; MCSO says do not call the facility for website problems. See inmate records.
What are the Mobile County jail mail rules?
All incoming non-privileged written mail must be on a metered postcard, include a full return address, and be addressed to the inmate by full name at the Metro Jail address. Non-legal mail is opened and inspected. Padded envelopes are not allowed. Mail received after release is stamped return to sender or held three working days for opened-and-inspected items.
Does Mobile County publish released inmates?
A separate official released-inmates list was not located. Use the current-inmates report for the live snapshot, the 24-hour booking page for recent activity, MCSO contact, VINELink for custody alerts, ADOC for state sentenced inmates, and BOP for federal custody. See released inmates for the full set of tools.
How do I search Mobile County warrants?
Use the official MCSO warrant search page at mobileso.com/warrant-search. The page embeds a warrant-search iframe at all.mobileso.com. If the tool does not load in your browser, contact the Sheriff's Office at 510 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36603, phone 251-574-2423. See warrant records for safe next steps.
What public-records law applies in Alabama?
Alabama Code § 36-12-40 is the main public-records statute. Court records also depend on Alabama Rule of Judicial Administration 33, juvenile confidentiality laws, expungement statutes, and court orders. See our public records page for how to file a request in Mobile County.
Are Mobile County juvenile records public?
Generally no. Alabama Code § 12-15-133 makes juvenile legal and social records confidential except for specific authorized access. Mobile County Family Court at Strickland Youth Facility handles juvenile and family matters; juvenile dockets are not posted publicly. Victims may have specific inspection rights as allowed by law.
How do I start an expungement in Mobile County?
The ALEA expungement page explains that Alabama courts grant expungements, not ALEA. Before filing, obtain a certified criminal-history record from ALEA and use the Alabama Office of Administrative Courts petition. File in the court that handled the case. Consult an attorney for eligibility under Alabama Code Title 15, Chapter 27. See criminal records.
Where can low-income Mobile County residents get civil legal help?
South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program serves Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, and Washington counties at 118 N Royal Street, Suite 402, Mobile, AL 36602; client line 251-438-1102. Legal Services Alabama is the statewide civil legal aid program. The Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral at 1-800-392-5660 connects callers with paid attorneys.
Where are Mobile County federal court records?
Federal cases for Mobile County go to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama at the Mobile courthouse. Filed case access runs through CM/ECF at ecf.alsd.uscourts.gov and public access runs through PACER. Bankruptcy cases go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District. Appeals go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
How do I pay a Mobile County traffic ticket?
Use the Alabama traffic ticket information site at traffic.alacourt.gov to look up a ticket. Eligible tickets can be resolved through resolve.alacourt.gov. Payments run through Alapay. Not every Mobile County ticket is eligible for online resolution; some require a court appearance.
How do I pay Mobile County probate court costs online?
Use Benchmark WEB after registration at benchmark.probate.mobilecountyal.gov. Search by case number using the format on the invoice. If outstanding fees exist, a green "PAY Online" button shows in the case summary. Phone payment is at 1-855-436-6812 with a 5% convenience fee. See probate records.
Still Have Questions?
For the right office, see Clerk of Court. For broader access rules, see public records. For records by topic, browse court records, court dockets, criminal records, inmate records, warrant records, marriage and divorce, or probate. For jail population data, see inmate population.