Inmate Search 🔍 | Wells County Jail

Wells County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Wells, ND. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Wells County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Wells County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

700 Railway Street North PO Box 306
Fessenden, North Dakota 58438

County

Wells County

Phone Number

701-547-3211

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Fax Number

701-547-2536

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Wells County Jail?

Unfortunately Wells County Jail does not provide online inmate search facility. However one can call the Fessenden police department at 701-547-3211 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Wells County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check North Dakota inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in North Dakota.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Wells County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 701-547-3211.

Wells County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.