Indonesian Journal of Shariah and Justice
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF DIVORCE CERTIFICATES AND REFORM OF RELIGIOUS COURT PROCEDURE IN INDONESIA

Fatikhatul Choiriyah, Ana Laela (Unknown)
Anisah, Inayatul (Unknown)
Tunggal Putra, Yudha Bagus (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jan 2026

Abstract

The implementation of the Electronic Divorce Certificate within the Religious Court system through Decree of the Director General of Badilag Number 932/DJA/SK.TI1.3.3/VII/2025 represents a strategic innovation in the digitalization of legal services. This policy is in line with the principle of a simple, fast, and low-cost judiciary, as mandated by Law Number 48 of 2009 on Judicial Power. Through the EAC, the administrative process of divorce is expected to become more efficient and transparent, while also reducing bureaucratic complexity and the risk of misuse of physical documents. From the perspective of Islamic civil procedural law, the EAC remains legally valid provided that it complies with divorce registration procedures conducted by authorized officials and is based on a court decision that has obtained permanent legal force. The legality of the EAC is further reinforced by Law Number 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions, particularly Article 5 paragraph (1), Articles 14, and 15, which recognize electronic documents as legally valid evidence, provided that they meet the principles of authenticity, integrity, and reliability of electronic systems. Nevertheless, the implementation of the EAC requires harmonization with the principles of legal protection and personal data protection, as regulated under Law Number 27 of 2022. The protection of sensitive personal data of the parties involved constitutes a crucial aspect that must be ensured through reliable technological security systems. With this approach, the EAC has the potential to deliver a modern and effective religious court service while safeguarding the legal rights of justice seekers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijsj

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Shariah and Justice (IJSJ) welcomes strong evidence-based empirical studies and results-focused case studies that share research in product development and clarify best practices. The journal is the only title aiming to give an interdisciplinary and holistic view on Shariah ...