Effectiveness of Implementing Termination of Prosecution in Handling Narcotics Crimes Based on Restorative Justice (Case Study at the Manokwari District Attorney's Office)

Abstract

Drug abuse has become a serious problem in various countries, including Indonesia. To address this issue, the government has implemented various policies, including a restorative justice approach. One application of restorative justice is the suspension of prosecutions in criminal cases handled by the Prosecutor's Office. The research method used is an empirical juridical method, namely research conducted by identifying the law (law in book) and observing the effectiveness of law implementation in society from various sources related to the implementation of termination of prosecution through restorative justice in narcotics abuse. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the termination of prosecution in narcotics crimes based on restorative justice was carried out by considering the aspects of benefit, humanity, and justice and has reflected the basic principles of restorative justice by prioritizing the restoration and restoration of good relationships in society. However, the implementation of this policy also still has weaknesses, including weaknesses in legal substance and inadequate facilities and infrastructure. The implementation of the termination of prosecution in narcotics crimes based on restorative justice in the future is considered effective in addressing the problem of overcrowding in correctional institutions (prisons), efficiency of the legal process, and promoting more humane justice. In conclusion, although restorative justice has been implemented quite well, further efforts are still needed to optimize the facilities and infrastructure supporting the implementation of restorative justice. Thus, the implementation of restorative justice in narcotics crimes can be implemented more effectively.