Functional Problems of Visum et Repertum In Proving the Crime of Rape

Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the problems that occur in optimizing the proof of rape crimes through Visum et Repertum.In this paper, the author uses a normative juridical method with descriptive analysis as the research specification. Rape cases are cases with a fairly complex level of resolution in the judicial process. The level of difficulty in terms of proof in rape cases is due to the rape being committed without any eyewitnesses who saw the incident. Uncovering a rape case during the investigation stage, a series of actions will be carried out by investigators to obtain evidence related to the crime that occurred. The process of evidence in rape cases greatly affects the psychological state of the victim, the victim must provide detailed information during the evidentiary process related to the incident that has occurred. Weak and lack of evidence in rape crimes cause many perpetrators to escape the clutches of the law. The complexity of the problems of investigators' efforts to obtain authentic evidence through the Visum et Repertum examination cannot be denied as an obstacle to achieving just law enforcement and legal certainty for rape victims.