How to Send Mail to Someone at Mobile County Metro Jail (metered postcards only)

All incoming non-privileged mail to Mobile County Metro Jail must be sent on a metered postcard. Regular stamped mail won't be accepted - postage stamps aren't allowed. The postage needs to be printed directly on the card.

Stick to a standard rectangular postcard, no larger than 4 x 6 inches. Oversized cards and odd shapes are common reasons mail gets sent back.

Use the person's full legal name - no nicknames. Including their date of birth helps the jail match your mail to the right person and reduces the chance it gets returned.

Mail the postcard to: Mobile County Metro Jail P.O. Box 104 Mobile, Alabama 36601

Your postcard needs a complete return address: your full name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code. If any of this is missing or unclear, the postcard won't be delivered.

Skip the stamps entirely - non-privileged mail must use metered postage. And make sure you've paid enough. The jail won't cover "postage due," and any mail that requires it will be rejected.

All incoming mail is inspected at an undisclosed location before delivery. Anything that breaks the rules will likely be caught before it reaches the person you're writing to.

If something in your mail is flagged as contraband but isn't a criminal offense, the jail holds it for ten (10) calendar days. Following the rules keeps your mail moving without delays.

If your postcard arrives after the person has been released, it'll be stamped "Return to Sender, No longer here" and mailed back to you.