Passer devant le juge aux affaires familiales? Intermédiaires de la justice et alternatives au tribunal à Saint-Laurent du Maroni (Guyane)

Based on an ethnographic survey by observation and interview in French Guiana, this article focuses on the relations between Amerindians and Maroons (or Businenge) and state justice in family matters (separation, delegation of parental authority). First, it considers the various intermediaries involved in the mediation of judicial institutions with these groups, in particular the social workers committed in the allocation of social benefits. It then analyzes the social logics of non take up to state judicial authorities with regard to alternative ways of dealing with these family situations and the difficulties of access to justice. \textcopyright Presses Universitaires de France. Tous droits réservés pour tous pays.