Wells County Jail

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Updated on: February 21, 2024

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Location 700 Railway Street North PO Box 306, Fessenden, ND, 58438

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Wells County County can be found in the North Dakota area. Fessenden – is the county seat. Wells County has a total population of 4022 and was formed in 1873.

Wells County County has a total area of 1,270 square miles. The zip codes in Wells County County are 58319, 58337, 58341, 58418, 58422, 58423, 58438, 58451, 58486.

Wells County Sheriff’s Office:

The Wells County Sheriff, Christopher Kluth, is the head law enforcement officer in the Wells County county. You can reach him by calling 701-547-3211.

Address: 700 Railway Street North, Fessenden, North Dakota, 58438, 58319, 58337, 58341, 58418, 58422, 58423, 58438, 58451, 58486.

Fax:

Phone: 701-547-3211

The Wells County Jail exists in Fessenden, North Dakota, the main detention facility in the region. It also exists in Wells County County, 700 Railway Street North, , PO Box 306, Fessenden, ND, 58438, and runs under the oversight of the Wells County Sheriff’s Office.

The Wells County Jail began in 1949 and is one of the largest sheriff’s offices in North Dakota. On average, the Wells County Jail houses up to 1816 employees and is responsible for helping to safeguard the welfare of over 3 million residents in the Wells County County.

Anyone who wants to contact the Wells County Jail can call at 701-547-3211 or fax at or fax701-547-2536.

Programs

In the mid of the 1977s, the Wells County county government started an initiative that provides training programs for inmates at Wells County county jails. The state of North Dakota was responsible for funding the entire project. You can find more information about the Wells County Jail’s programs through Wells County Jail website website.

The Vocational programs of the Wells County Jail are also common. However, the Wells County Jail doesn’t have any animal husbandry programs, as Wells County Jail inmates don’t have much success in the farming industry. In 2022, the Wells County Jail set up a program for inmates to vote, with over 83 inmates participating.

The Wells County Jail also has a Sheriff’s Inmate Work Program, which aims at empowering Wells County Jail inmates with the right skills to make a living. The program is available for all Wells County Jail inmates, except those with long-term incarcerations.

How to Find an Inmate

You can find an inmate at the Wells County Jail in various ways. Specifically, the process involves using the online database of the Wells County Jail, which you can find through this Wells County County Inmate Search Link website.

However, the inmate data often takes a few hours to process before the Wells County Jail data department uploads it online. You also have the option of making a direct phone call to the Wells County Jail at 701-547-3211 for more information.

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Wells County Sheriffs Office

Address 700 Railway Street North, Fessenden, North Dakota, 58438
Phone 701-547-3211

Wells County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Wells County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 700 Railway Street North PO Box 306, Fessenden, ND, 58438
Facility Type Adult
City Fessenden
Postal Code 58438
State North Dakota
County Wells County

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Fessenden, Wells County , ND Overview

mottos:
"Proud Of Our Past Excited About Our Future..."
Coordinates:
47.64972°N 99.62611°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Dakota
County:
Wells
Area:
Total:
0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2)
Land:
0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,611 ft (491 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
479
Estimate (2019):
433
Density:
981.86/sq mi (378.89/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
58438
Area code(s):
701
FIPS code:
38-26180
GNIS feature ID:
1028952

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