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The law organs of the Principality are organized into several levels. These include the Justices of Peace, Departmental Courts, Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Appellate Court. Together, these institutions form the backbone of the country’s judicial system and ensure that justice is delivered efficiently and fairly across all regions.

Before the law of January 12th, 1904, there was another type of local court known as the communal court. Each village had one of these courts to deal with minor disputes among villagers. They handled civil cases up to fifty francs and criminal cases up to twenty-five francs.

These communal courts were simple in structure. The mayor acted as the president, and two municipal councillors served as assistant judges. Their purpose was to resolve small local matters quickly and to maintain order within the village Customized Guided Tour.