Wells County District Court cases in Wells County, Fessenden, ND
Wells County District Court in Fessenden, North Dakota, is a state district court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Wells County. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil lawsuits of any amount; family law matters including divorce, custody, and support; juvenile delinquency and child protection; probate, guardianship, and conservatorship; small claims; and traffic and other infractions. The court issues protection orders and warrants, manages pretrial and post-judgment proceedings, enforces judgments, and hears appeals from municipal courts within the county.
Wells County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Wells |
| Street Address: | 700 Railway St. N. |
| City: | Fessenden |
| Zip Code: | 58438 |
| Phone: | 701-547-3122 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/wells-county |
| Parking: | Parking is available on the east and south sides of courthouse. |
| Directions: | Entrance is on the east side of the courthouse. The courtroom is located on the third floor. |
| Restrictions: | While attending court, all electronic devices including cell phones must be turned off. No purses or backpacks. No Food. No hats or caps. |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/district-courts/e-filing-resources |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/district-court |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/default.aspx |
| Jury Service: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/district-court/Jurors-Handbook |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | 52clerk@ndcourts.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/carla.widiger |
| ADA: | Renee Barnaby, Human Resources Executive Administrative Assistant |
| ADA Phone: | 701-328-4216 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | rbarnaby@ndcourts.gov |
| Special Access: | There is a handicapped accessible elevator. |
| About / Additional Info: | Southeast Judicial District consists of 14 counties. It was created in 1979 to include Barnes, Dickey, Eddy, Foster, LaMoure, Ransom, Richland, Sargent and Stutsman counties. In 1993, Wells County was transferred to this district from the South Central Judicial District. In 2000, Griggs County was transferred to this district from the Northeast Central Judicial District. In 2014, Kidder, Logan and McIntosh counties were transferred to this district from the South Central Judicial District. The Southeast Judicial District is part of Unit 2 which also includes the East Central District. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wells_County_Courthouse_(North_Dakota) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Wells County District Court
Wells County District Court serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, traffic/infractions)
- Civil cases (contracts, torts, landlord-tenant, small claims)
- Family/domestic (divorce, custody, child support, paternity)
- Juvenile matters
- Probate, guardianship/conservatorship
- Mental health commitments
Core services include case filings (in person and e-filing), fee/fine payments, issuance of summons and warrants, scheduling and notice of hearings, and access to court records as permitted by law. The court processes and enforces protective orders (domestic violence protection orders and disorderly conduct/stalking restraining orders). It conducts arraignments, motion hearings, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and review hearings. Jury services manage juror qualification and summons, orientation, postponements/excuses, reporting instructions, and compensation. Additional public services include self-help resources, interpreter coordination, and ADA accommodations.