# Overcrowding at Dobrota Psychiatric Hospital

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/overcrowding-at-dobrota-psychiatric-hospital
> Updated: 2026-10-18T06:02:08.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The Dobrota Special Psychiatric Hospital in Montenegro is experiencing significant overcrowding. The facility currently houses 299 patients, exceeding its formal capacity of 233 beds.

This surge is attributed in part to an increase in court-ordered psychiatric treatments, particularly in cases involving domestic violence. Judge Ana Bokan of the Podgorica Misdemeanor Court noted that while many cases result in outpatient treatment, a portion requires inpatient care at Dobrota. Dr. Jovo Đedović, the hospital director, stated that this rise in judicial patients aligns with broader trends observed across other European countries.

## Claims

- The Croatian prison system ended 2025 with 4,947 people in custody. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The total legal capacity of prisons and detention centers is 4,052 places. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The state plans to add 700 new places to the prison infrastructure. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The prison system faces challenges including staff shortages and a lack of psychiatric accommodation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The prison system is operating at approximately 122 percent capacity. (single source)
- Foreign nationals accounted for approximately 19 percent of the total incarcerated population at the end of 2025. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Croatia prison system faces overcrowding with 4,947 inmates

Croatia's prison system ended 2025 at 122 percent capacity with 4,947 inmates. The state plans to add 700 new places to address overcrowding, staff shortages, and lack of psychiatric facilities.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-prison-system-faces-overcrowding-with-4947-inmates

### 2026-09-20: Dobrota Psychiatric Hospital faces overcrowding due to rising court-ordered treatments

Montenegro's Dobrota Special Psychiatric Hospital is overcrowded with 299 patients against a 233-bed capacity, driven by a rise in court-ordered treatments, often related to domestic violence cases.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dobrota-psychiatric-hospital-faces-overcrowding-amid-rise-in-court-ordered-treatments

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