Wells County Jail
Wells County Jail
For round-the-clock inmate information, call the 15-bed Wells County Jail at 701-547-3211.
This facility receives misdemeanor and felony arrestees from throughout the county for booking and processing. Those who are detained remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial ends.
Browse the roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.
Sentences shorter than one year are served here. Sentences longer than one year are served in the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information about the visitation schedule, inmate funds, sending mail, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Note the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, as you’ll need it for letters and other contact. If it’s not online, call Wells County Jail at 701-547-3211.
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To search for an inmate in the Wells County Jail, 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 701-547-3211 for the information you are looking for. You can use an online app to look up an offender's criminal court case, their charges, court schedule and final disposition of their case.
Wells County Jail 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 Wells County Jail, 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 701-547-3211 for further assistance.
The Wells County Jail maintains an average of 15 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wells County Jail 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 Wells County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,220 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 15-bed Wells County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Wells County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 701-547-3211, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Wells County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
700 Railway Street North
Fessenden, ND 58438
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
700 Railway Street North
Fessenden, ND 58438
How is booking conducted at Wells County Jail?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Wells County Jail 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 Wells County Jail:
- 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.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 701-547-3211.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Wells County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Wells County Jail in Fessenden, 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 701-547-3211 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 701-547-3211 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Wells County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Wells County, North Dakota, visit the Wells County Jail Bail Information Page.
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This facility, known as "Wells County Jail" is also known as Wells County Jail & Sheriff, (inmates also housed in Stutsman County Jail), Wells County Jail & Sheriff , Wells County Jail & Sheriff , North Dakota, Wells.