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Journal : Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic and Practice Studies

Juridical analysis of the authority of judges to decide on sentencing cases from the perspective of proportionality and the principle of justice Simbolon, Citra Irwan; Fadlan, Fadlan; Jihad, Kaspol
Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic and Practice Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): May
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jomaps.v1i2.1731

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Purpose: This research examines the legal regulation of judges’ authority in deciding sentencing cases through the lens of proportionality and the principle of justice, with a focus on the implementation, obstacles, and judicial efforts in the Batam District Court Class 1A. It aims to explore how judicial authority aligns with statutory provisions and societal expectations of fairness. Methodology/Approach: The study adopts a normative juridical method through literature review, complemented by an empirical juridical (sociological juridical) approach using field study. This combination provides both theoretical perspectives and empirical insights into judicial practices, creating a holistic understanding of the topic. Results/Findings: The findings indicate that the authority of judges to impose sentences is regulated under Law No. 48 of 2009 on Judicial Power and specifically Article 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code. In practice, judges at the Batam District Court Class 1A encounter several obstacles, including incomplete or absent witness testimonies and occasional internal conflicts among judicial panels. Such challenges often affect the decision-making process. However, judges continue to adhere to Article 183 as a guiding legal foundation in delivering verdicts. Conclusions: Although judicial authority in sentencing is legally well-established, its practical implementation faces obstacles. Ensuring proportionality and justice requires judges not only to apply statutory provisions but also to incorporate evolving societal values in their reasoning. Limitations: The study is limited to one court and specific cases, restricting generalizability across all Indonesian courts. Contribution: This research enriches discourse on judicial authority by integrating normative and empirical perspectives and offering practical recommendations for reinforcing proportionality and justice in judicial decision-making.
Co-Authors Ade Kuncoro Ridwan Adhitia Adhitia Aliatul Hana, Nurul Aminah, Titik Andre Gunawan Andriani, Tania Puji Andrini, Annisa Rizky Anggara, Risky Apridony, Apridony Aris Munandar Asfani, Rahimah Azhar, Aditya Brawijaya, Noldi Bulan, Puti Lindung Bungasia Bungasia Darwis Anatami Delviane, Annisa Doni Gusmardi Dwi Sahputra, Rifaldi E. Arinda Chikita Eniyanti3, Eniyanti3 Erniyanti Erniyanti Fadillah, Muhammad Haris Fadjriani, Lia FAJAR SETIAWAN Fernando, Ricky Septian Firdaus Firdaus Gabriel Simson Tamba Guswanda Andi Putra Pratama Hamdi, Satria Harry Kurniawan Hendri Hendri Henry Aspan Idham Idham Idham Idham Indah Sugandi Irawati Irawati Istiyanto, Ryan Jemmy Rumengan Jihad, Kaspol Juhani, Hasan Bin Lia Fadjriani Lubis, Irfan Husein Lubis, Irpan Husein Mukhti, Mukhti Muktashim Billah Mulyana, Hani Rizki Natalia Tampubolon, Sofia Ng, Paulus Jimmytheja Nur Harilda, Dhea Nur Indah Sari Arbit Nurkhotijah, Siti Panca Gunawan Harefa Parameshwara Parameshwara Parameshwara, Parameshwara Pasaribu, Juhrin Prasetyasari, Christiani Purwanti, M. M. Fajar Puspita Amanda, Belafida Putri, Delfia Diana Rahadi Pratama Rahmat Januar Noor Raja Zulkifli Ramon Nofrial Ramon Nofrial, Ramon Revo Christanto Riza Rosalya Rosli, Rozaini Rudiyanto Rudiyanto Sayid Fadhil Siadari, Lagat Paroha Patar Siadari, Lagat Parroha Patar Simanjuntak, Victor Daniel Simbolon, Citra Irwan Sinaga, Gopal Gospel Siswanto Siagian, Agus Siti Nurkhotijah Sitohang, Citra Permata Soerya Respationo Suhendra Suhendra Tuti Herningtyas Washliati, Laily Wulandari, Dita Eli Zulfiati, Ria