CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW REFORM: AGAINST INDONESIA'S PRE-TRIAL RULING

Authors

  • Andi Muhammad Alqadri Syarif Faculty of Law, Hasanuddin University
  • M. Syukri Akub Faculty of Law, Hasanuddin University
  • Nur Azisa Faculty of Law, Hasanuddin University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5196

Keywords:

Pretrial, Criminal Procedure Law Reform, Judicial Supervision, Legal Uncertainty, Appeal Mechanism, Criminal Justice System

Abstract

The reform of Indonesia's criminal procedure law emphasizes effective supervision of law enforcement through the pretrial stage. However, this study identifies fundamental weaknesses in the current system: limited judicial authority, the finality of decisions without appeal mechanisms, and the high subjectivity of single-judge trials. While the Constitutional Court expanded the scope of pretrial objects, this development has triggered legal uncertainty and procedural debates rather than resolving systemic issues. Using a normative juridical approach, this research analyzes legal gaps in existing regulations. The study argues that merely extending examination periods or shifting to a panel of judges is insufficient. Consequently, this paper proposes a critical reconstruction of Article 164 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code to allow all pretrial rulings to be appealed to the High Court. This reform aims to ensure judicial accountability, provide equal rights protection for all parties, and strengthen the integrity of the Indonesian criminal justice system.

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2026-03-05

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Syarif, A. M. A., Akub, M. S., & Azisa, N. (2026). CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW REFORM: AGAINST INDONESIA’S PRE-TRIAL RULING. Veredas Do Direito, 23, e235196. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5196

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