Legal System of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is located in North America. It is geographically situated in northern north america, islands in the north atlantic ocean, south of newfoundland (canada). The country achieved independence on none (overseas collectivity collectivity of france; has been under french control since 1763). The capital is Saint-Pierre.
Government Overview
Government Type: parliamentary democracy (Territorial Council); overseas collectivity of France Chief of State: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by Prefect Bruno ANDRE (since September 2023) Head of Government: President of Territorial Council Marc DIDIO (since 12 January 2026) Cabinet: Le Cabinet du Préfet Administrative Divisions: no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US government, but 2 communes are considered second-order: Saint Pierre, Miquelon National Holiday: Fête de la Fédération, 14 July (1790) Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Legal System
The legal system of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is described as french civil law
Constitutional Framework
The constitution has the following history: 4 October 1958 (French Constitution) Amendment Process: amendment procedures of France’s constitution apply
Judicial Branch
Highest Court(s): Superior Tribunal of Appeals or Tribunal Supérieur d’Appel (composition NA) Judge Selection: judge selection and tenure NA
Legislative Branch
The legislative structure consists of unicameral Note: note: 1 senator is indirectly elected to the French Senate by an electoral college for a 6-year term, and 1 deputy is directly elected to the French National Assembly for a 5-year term
Citizenship and Suffrage
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Historical Background
First settled by the French in the early 17th century, Saint Pierre and Miquelon are the sole remaining vestige of France’s once vast North American possessions. They attained the status of an overseas collectivity in 2003.
This article provides a summary of the legal system and governmental structure of Saint Pierre and Miquelon based on the CIA World Factbook. The Factbook is a public domain publication of the United States Central Intelligence Agency.