How do you complain about mistreatment in the investigation prison and ask for compensation?
Right to complain
You have the right to complain if you believe that you have been mistreated by prison staff or other inmates during your detention on remand. You can read more about mistreatment and the consequences of certain behaviour.
Where to submit the complaint?
You can complain about mistreatment by prison guards or other inmates to the to the president of the competent district court or the general director of the Prison Administration of the Republic of Slovenia. The Slovenian Prison Administration is responsible for examining the situation concerning your mistreatment or the disrespect of your rights. The Prison Administration may ask you for additional explanations or documentation, where necessary. Where the mistreatment may have resulted in a criminal offence, the case will be further examined according to the Criminal Procedure Law.
Result of the complaint
You have the right to receive a written response to your application within 15 days. If your claim is found to be substantiated, the general director will determine the implementation of the necessary measures.
Compensation
If you believe that your rights were violated due to mistreatment in the prison, you may claim compensation before a court of general jurisdiction in a procedure prescribed by the Contentious Civil Procedure Act.
Read more how to request compensation: