The Republic of Palau, a tropical island nation in Micronesia, renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty and unique marine life, was a Trust Territory of the United States following World War II. It gained full independence in 1994 and bases its government and legal systems on the systems found in the United States. The ROP Judiciary is the nation's court system, made up of the supreme court, trial court, court of common pleas, and land court.
The Republic of Palau, a tropical island nation in Micronesia, renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty and unique marine life, was a Trust Territory of the United States following World War II. It gained full independence in 1994 and bases its government and legal systems on the systems found in the United States. The ROP Judiciary is the nation's court system, made up of the supreme court, trial court, court of common pleas, and land court.