How is your application examined?
After the Ombudsman receives your application, he will decide whether to open an investigation or not. If he decides not to open it, he will explain the reasons for his decision. His decision is final.
If the Ombudsman decides to open an investigation, he may request more information from you or the state institution/s that you have complained about. If needed, he may also request information from other institutions or experts.
After the Ombudsman has gathered all the information he needs for the examination of your case, he will issue an opinion. In the opinion, the Ombudsman can either conclude that there has been a violation of your human rights, or decide that your rights have not been violated.
If the Ombudsman has concluded that a state institution has violated your human rights, he may inform the relevant state institution about this opinion.
Read more about the effect of this opinion.
How long will it take?
Examination of a case is not time limited. While some examinations take several years, others end quickly. The length of the procedure depends on the complexity of the case and on the engagement of everyone involved.
note The filing of an application with the Ombudsman does not interfere with any other time limits you may have in the Slovenian courts or government agencies. It also does not interfere with the time limits for filing your application to the European Court of Human Rights or other international human rights institutions.