WELCOME TO THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
A law is valuable not because it is law, but because there is right in it. ~ HENRY WARD BEECHER, Life Thoughts
Welcome to the website of the Public Prosecution Service of Sint Maarten, better known as “the Prosecutor’s Office”. I invite you to have a look around. Here you can find answers to many of your questions, take note of our guidelines, gain insight into our organization, there is plenty to see and read. We would like to show you that the Public Prosecutor’s Office is fully committed to making the society of St. Maarten safer for you as well.
More information about our daily work can be found on our facebook page. If you would like more personal contact, you are more than welcome to visit us at the walk-in consultancy at our office from 10.00 to 12.00 hours on every last Thursday of the month.
Latest News Articles
ARRESTS IN CONNCETION WITH HUMAN SMUGGLING
On the 14th of November 2020, the French Border Police (SPAF) stopped a human trafficking incident from taking place. This was done upon the request [...]
Court of Appeal rejects request for an inquiry in respect of the Harbour group of companies Sint Maarten, Public Prosecutor’s Office explores options for cassation.
On Friday 11 December 2020, the Joint Court of Justice (the Court) rejected the request of the Public Prosecutor's Office to institute an inquiry on [...]
Update from the Public Prosecution Service Sint Maarten
In the last few weeks the Court of First Instance handled several cases that were pending due to closures because of COVID-19. These cases included [...]
PROSECUTION CONSIDERING CONSEQUENCES COURT VERDICT
The Common Court of Justice (Hof), on Thursday, October 29th, ruled against the claim of the Attorney General (PG) to prosecute MP Mr. C.T. Emmanuel [...]
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Frequently Asked Questions
An official complaint should be filed at the police department. Therefore, visit the police station in order to file your charges.
Property disputes are Civil litigations. Country St. Maarten has a rent committee, which can assist with legal proceedings: rentboard22@gmail.com / +1721 5420145 / +1721 5420154.
A restraining order cannot be obtained through criminal law, by extension the Public Prosecution Service, instead it can be obtained through a civil litigation. Contact a lawyer who can start legal proceedings in court.
A motivated request must be sent to the Public Prosecution Service with an indication of when and what objects were confiscated and the reason for retrieval. Don’t forget to mention your own contact details: where and how can we best reach you?
Point Blanche Prison:
Thursdays 9:00am-12:00noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm (Males only)
Tuesdays 9:00am-12:00noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm (Females only)
Philipsburg holding cells:
Mondays 9:00am-12:00noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm
A visitor must present a form of identification (e.g. passport, ID).