Slovakia, by region
Select a region on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
19 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Slovakia have?
The atlas lists 19 prisons, jails and detention centres in Slovakia, including 17 prisons and 1 women's prison.
Which police agencies serve Slovakia?
296 police units are listed for Slovakia: 200 police stations, 84 municipal police units and 12 border police units.
Can I look up a prisoner in Slovakia?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Slovakia. Contact the facility or the Corps of Prison and Court Guard, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which region has the most facilities?
Bratislavský kraj, with 1 prison or jail and 54 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 17 entries of 19. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Slovakia?
The Corps of Prison and Court Guard is responsible for them. The regions below list every establishment it runs, along with the police units in each area.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Slovakia?
The atlas lists 1 women's prison and 1 young offender institution here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Slovakia?
Banská Bystrica has the most, with 2 places of detention in the atlas, out of 17 towns with at least one.
How are the listings for Slovakia organised?
The atlas files Slovakia by region, following official administrative boundaries; 8 regions currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the region where it is located; Bratislavský kraj is the largest by number of entries.