Implementation of Restorative Justice in the Settlement of Criminal Cases in the Police Office of the North Sumatra Regional Police
Keywords:
Restorative Justice, Police, Criminal Case Resolution, 2023 Criminal Code, Law EnforcementAbstract
Restorative justice is an approach in the criminal justice system that emphasizes restoring relationships between perpetrators, victims, and the community through dialogue and peace mechanisms, as an alternative to the retributive approach to punishment. Following the enactment of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code, the restorative justice approach has gained increasingly strong legal legitimacy in law enforcement practices in Indonesia, including at the police level as the gateway to the criminal justice system. This study aims to analyze the implementation of restorative justice in resolving criminal cases in the police, specifically in the North Sumatra Regional Police, and examine the obstacles and legal implications that arise in its implementation. The research method used is a normative legal approach supported by empirical data (normative-empirical), through the study of legislation, legal doctrine, and relevant field data. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of restorative justice within the police environment has been implemented and has made a positive contribution to the effectiveness of case resolution, especially in cases of minor crimes that allow for reconciliation between perpetrators and victims. This approach has been proven to accelerate case resolution, reduce the burden on the criminal justice system, and increase satisfaction of the parties. However, its implementation still faces various obstacles, including the lack of uniform standard operating procedures, reliance on investigator discretion, and the potential for imbalance between victims and perpetrators. Legally, the application of restorative justice demonstrates effectiveness in terms of legal benefits, but it does not fully guarantee legal certainty and uniformity of practice. Therefore, strengthening regulations, developing comprehensive technical guidelines, and increasing the capacity of law enforcement officials are needed to realize a fair, effective, and accountable implementation of restorative justice.
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