Savjet za građansku kontrolu rada policije
Savjet za građansku kontrolu
Summary
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The Savjet za građansku kontrolu rada policije (Council for Civilian Control of Police Operations) is established by the Law on Police (Official Gazette 44/2012, as amended 36/2015, 1/2019). Seven members are elected by the Parliament of Montenegro for four-year terms; all must be civilians with no current or recent law-enforcement affiliation.
The Council reviews complaints from citizens about police conduct, inspects police premises, accesses relevant case files on a restricted basis (officer personnel records require ministerial approval), and submits annual reports to the Parliament. It issues advisory recommendations to the Police Director and the Minister of Internal Affairs — discipline is imposed by the Police Director, not the Council. Use-of-force incidents are referred to the State Prosecutor, not investigated independently by the Council.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Zakon o policiji (Law on Police)
- Citation
- Official Gazette of Montenegro 44/2012; amended 36/2015, 1/2019
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Civilian oversight of the Montenegrin Police Directorate (Uprava policije); reviews citizen complaints against police officers, monitors legality of policing operations, and reports to the Parliament. Does not cover corrections/prisons.