Administrative courts
Verified 19 October 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)
Administrative courts adjudicate disputes between individuals and administrations (State, local authority, public institution or private body entrusted with a public service mission).
Administrative Tribunal
The Administrative Court judge disputes between individuals and administrations. It also judges labor disputes in the public service. He judges in the first instance, i.e. it is the first court to hear a case.
Voir la page "Administrative Tribunal" sur le site www.justice.gouv.frMinistry of Justice
Administrative Court of Appeal
The Administrative Court of Appeal shall hear appeals against judgments of administrative tribunals.
Voir la page "Administrative Court of Appeal" sur le site www.justice.gouv.frMinistry of Justice
The Council of State
The Council of State is the highest administrative court. He can judge a case first and last resort : it is the only court hearing the case. It shall also decide on the appeals on a point of law brought against the decisions of the administrative courts of first instance. Finally, in some cases (e.g. litigation specific to the European elections), he may be an appeal judge.
Voir la page "The Council of State" sur le site www.justice.gouv.frAdministrative Court of Paris
Specialized administrative courts
Specialized administrative courts are involved in specific areas. The main ones are the Court of Auditors and the French national asylum court.
Voir la page "Specialized administrative courts" sur le site www.justice.gouv.frMinistry of Justice
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