Implementation of Restorative Justice in Handling Criminal Acts at the Investigation Level

Sugiono Sugiono

Abstract


This research aims to analyze legal regulations regarding Restorative Justice in criminal case handling at the investigation stage, examine its implementation within the Riau Islands Regional Police, and identify factors influencing its effectiveness. This study employs an empirical juridical approach with descriptive-analytical research specifications. The data sources consist of primary data obtained through interviews and field observations and secondary data collected through library research involving laws and regulations, books, and relevant scientific journals. The collected data were analyzed using qualitative analysis methods. The results indicate that legal regulations concerning Restorative Justice in Indonesia's legal system have established a fairly strong juridical basis through various regulations, including Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System, the Chief of Police Circular Letter Number SE/8/VII/2018, Police Regulation Number 8 of 2021, and other supporting regulations. The implementation of Restorative Justice within the Riau Islands Regional Police has been applied in handling certain criminal cases that meet formal and material requirements. However, several obstacles remain, including inconsistent understanding among investigators, limited human resources, inadequate operational technical guidelines, and limited public understanding regarding Restorative Justice mechanisms. These factors affect the effectiveness of Restorative Justice implementation in realizing a law enforcement system that is more just, humane, and recovery-oriented.


Keywords


Criminal; Handling; Investigation; Justice; Restorative.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30659/rlj.5.2.%25p

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