Wells County Criminal Records

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Wells County public records: common questions

Where to search Wells County records

Wells County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County district-court location, officials, hours, courtroom rules, and Southeast Judicial District.

Court casesCounty district-court location, officials, hours, courtroom rules, and Southeast Judicial District
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsUse the North Dakota state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Carla Johnson is listed as Clerk of District Court, Christopher Kluth as sheriff, and Oliver Bromke as state’s attorney.
Winter courthouse hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a noon-to-12:30 p.m. closure.
The court page states that the courtroom is on the third floor, has an accessible elevator, and does not allow electronic devices, purses, backpacks, or food.

Wells County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County district-court location, officials, hours, courtroom rules, and Southeast Judicial District	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Court cases	Southeast Judicial District boundaries and court administration	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

If you are checking a Wells County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Wells County. Wells County has 3,729 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 38-103
Population: 3,729 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Carla Johnson is listed as Clerk of District Court, Christopher Kluth as sheriff, and Oliver Bromke as state’s attorney.
Winter courthouse hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a noon-to-12:30 p.m. closure.
Local detail: The court page states that the courtroom is on the third floor, has an accessible elevator, and does not allow electronic devices, purses, backpacks, or food.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Carla Johnson is listed as Clerk of District Court, Christopher Kluth as sheriff, and Oliver Bromke as state’s attorney.
Winter courthouse hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a noon-to-12:30 p.m. closure.

How do I contact the Wells County Sheriff?

Current approved sources for Wells County do not substantiate record-type-specific police request instructions. Contact the law-enforcement agency that created the record and ask for its current request procedure.

Where is Wells County district court located?

The reviewed Wells County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open County district-court location, officials, hours, courtroom rules, and Southeast Judicial District for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which judicial district handles Wells County cases?

The cited official court sources do not define municipal police or municipal-court boundaries. Check Southeast Judicial District boundaries and court administration to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

What are the Wells County courtroom access rules?

The approved official source set for Wells County does not document one system covering every requested record type. Identify the office that created the record and confirm its current access instructions directly.

How can I search Wells County court records?

The court page states that the courtroom is on the third floor, has an accessible elevator, and does not allow electronic devices, purses, backpacks, or food. Open County district-court location, officials, hours, courtroom rules, and Southeast Judicial District for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Where can I ask about custody or booking status?

The reviewed official sources for Wells County do not identify a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Jail, booking, and custody records

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The court page provides courtroom access rules but not a current jail roster or booking procedure.

Finding Wells County criminal court records

Start with County district-court location, officials, hours, courtroom rules, and Southeast Judicial District for the official Wells County court path. County: Wells County government and courthouse operations are centered at 700 Railway Street North, Fessenden. Court: District cases are assigned to North Dakota’s Southeast Judicial District; the county court is listed at 700 Railway Street North, Fessenden.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff is the identified local custody and law-enforcement contact; the cited sources do not identify a jail roster or detention facility. Municipal: The cited official court sources do not define municipal police or municipal-court boundaries.

Local police and incident-report sources

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Municipal law-enforcement and court arrangements require confirmation from the relevant city or town.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Official Wells County and North Dakota record sources

For an official starting point, use County district-court location, officials, hours, courtroom rules, and Southeast Judicial District. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use County district-court location, officials, hours, courtroom rules, and Southeast Judicial District. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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