How to complain about conditions in the place of arrest and ask for compensation?
When arrested you are held in a temporary place of detention. You have the right to be held in conditions that are not inhumane or degrading. Read more about the conditions in the place of detention.
Claiming compensation
If you believe that the conditions in the temporary place of detention violated your rights, you can claim compensation if you believe that you have suffered any material or moral damages. The claim for compensation must be submitted to a regional administrative court.
Procedure
When filing the claim, you should explain all the relevant facts, the type of violation, how it occurred and add evidence, if you have any. The court will not consider the compensation claim without also evaluating whether the claimed violations occurred. You can read more about how to submit a claim in the Law on Administrative Proceedings. If you are not satisfied with the regional administrative court’s decision, you can appeal it to the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania.