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Wells County Jail, North Dakota

Overview of the Facility

Wells County Jail is a correctional facility located in Fessenden, North Dakota. It serves Wells County and is operated by the Wells County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

Address: 700 Railway St N, Fessenden, ND 58438
Phone: (701) 547-3211
Website: Wells County Sheriff's Office

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Wells County Jail, you can contact the facility directly using the phone number provided above. The staff can assist you with inmate information and status.

Visitation Information

For visitation information and hours, please contact the jail directly. Visitation policies and schedules may vary, and it's best to confirm current procedures before planning a visit.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates, please contact the jail administration. They will provide you with the most up-to-date methods for depositing funds into an inmate's account.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Information about phone calls and video visitation options is not readily available online. Please contact the jail directly for details on communication options for inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

Details about specific inmate services and programs at Wells County Jail are not publicly available. For information on educational, rehabilitative, or recreational programs offered to inmates, please contact the facility directly.

Security and Management Information

The Wells County Jail is managed by the Wells County Sheriff's Office. For specific information about security measures and management practices, you should contact the jail administration.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal and visitation rights. For detailed information about these rights at Wells County Jail, it's best to contact the facility directly or consult with a legal professional familiar with North Dakota correctional policies.

Booking and Release Process

Information about the specific booking and release processes at Wells County Jail is not publicly available. For details on these procedures, please contact the jail administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

For information on permitted items during visitation, please contact the Wells County Jail directly. Policies may vary and are subject to change.

How do I schedule a visit with an inmate?

To schedule a visit with an inmate, contact the Wells County Jail administration. They will provide you with the current visitation procedures and scheduling process.

What are the mailing address and guidelines for sending mail to inmates?

For the correct mailing address and guidelines for sending mail to inmates, please contact the Wells County Jail. They will provide you with the most current information and any restrictions on mail.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Wells County Jail. If you are have completed a Wells County Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Wells County Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Wells County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

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

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 701-547-3211 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Wells County Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.
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General Stats for North Dakota

North Dakota Total Number of Inmates

3,135

North Dakota Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

5,845

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

215

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

724

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

84

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

255

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

88.23

1,469

Female

11.77

196

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

80.77

63

Detained

15.38

12

Diverted

3.85

3

Prisons and Jails in North Dakota