Wells County Jail Inmate Search
Wells County Inmate Search and Custody Information
Start with the Wells County Sheriff in Fessenden and ask whether the person has been transferred. Confirm Rugby with the sheriff before calling Heart of America for booking information.
Call 701-547-3211 and ask for the current booking location. Give the full name and date of birth privately, and tell staff when and where the arrest happened.
Once the agency names the receiving jail, use that facility’s lookup or booking desk. Keep the Wells County court case number separate from the booking number issued by the jail.
1. Who confirms a booking after a Fessenden area arrest?
Start with the Wells County Sheriff contact at 701-547-3211. Ask whether a deputy still has custody, whether a transfer is underway and what jail accepted the person.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where should I look once I know the receiving jail?
If the agency confirms Heart of America Correctional & Treatment Center, call 701-776-2221. The facility is at 110 Industrial Park Road, Rugby, ND 58368. See the official facility information.
↑ Back to the question list3. What if the person is missing from the roster?
Ask the jail whether intake is complete and how it lists people boarded for Wells County. Search spelling variations and check the report date if you are using a PDF. If the receiving jail cannot locate the person, ask the arresting agency to confirm the handoff.
↑ Back to the question list4. Can I find a booking photo or charges?
Photo availability and the fields shown depend on the receiving jail. Ask that facility which records it publishes. Use the official court case to check how a charge was filed or resolved.
↑ Back to the question list5. Which office handles warrant questions?
Contact the agency named on the warrant or the court handling the case. For a Wells County matter you can ask the sheriff at 701-547-3211 where to direct the request. A booking list only reflects custody information.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I visit, call or mail the person?
Ask the receiving jail for its rules on approved visitors, calls, messaging and mail. A Fessenden arrest does not determine which vendor the facility uses. Wait for the jail to confirm the booking before paying for a service.
↑ Back to the question list7. Can I send funds or arrange bail?
Check the Wells County bail guide and call the facility that holds the person. Ask whether any other hold applies, where the court accepts bond and how to identify a separate commissary deposit.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where do I look for the court date?
Search North Dakota court records using the case or defendant information. For a case filed in Wells County, use the local court guide to find the clerk even if the jail is in another county.
↑ Back to the question list9. What should I do if the person is a minor?
Contact the arresting agency or the child’s lawyer for the actual placement. Ask the Wells County agency how an authorized parent or guardian can obtain custody and hearing information.
↑ Back to the question list10. Can I receive a custody alert?
Use North Dakota SAVIN / VINELink to look for a matching record and register for available notices. For a time-sensitive custody change in Wells County, confirm directly with staff.
↑ Back to the question list11. Where do I search after a transfer to prison?
Use the North Dakota DOCR resident lookup for eligible state records and the Bureau of Prisons locator for federal prison custody. If a recent federal arrest does not show up there, ask the lawyer which facility is holding the person before trial.
↑ Back to the question listWells County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 701-547-3211
Physical Address:
700 Railway Street North
Fessenden, ND 58438
Every year Wells County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 2,220 offenders, and maintain an average of 111 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Wells County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Wells County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of North Dakota and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
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Wells County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/11/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 87.67% |
| Black | 2 | 2.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 2.74% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 2 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.37% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 1 | 1.37% |
| Other | 1 | 1.37% |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% |
Wells County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/11/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 20 | 27.40% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 16 | 21.92% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 5 | 6.85% |
| State Jail Felony | 4 | 5.48% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 11 | 15.07% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 17 | 23.29% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Wells County Inmate Sex - 11/11/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 66 | 90.41% |
| Female | 7 | 9.59% |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% |
Wells County Inmate Age - 11/11/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 2.74% |
| 18-20 | 4 | 5.48% |
| 21-24 | 7 | 9.59% |
| 25-30 | 13 | 17.81% |
| 31-35 | 12 | 16.44% |
| 36-40 | 12 | 16.44% |
| 41-45 | 8 | 10.96% |
| 46-50 | 5 | 6.85% |
| 51-55 | 3 | 4.11% |
| 56-60 | 3 | 4.11% |
| 61-65 | 2 | 2.74% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 1.37% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 1.37% |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% |
The Wells County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Wells County: Bowdon, Cathay, Fessenden, Hamberg, Harvey, Hurdsfield, Manfred, Maddock, Martin, McClusky, Sykeston and Wellsburg.