Journal of Law, Poliitic and Humanities
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): (JLPH) Journal of Law, Politic and Humanities

Establishing Time Limits for Investigations Based on Legal Certainty Values

Hastika, Adrian Richkiel (Unknown)
Erliyani, Rahmida (Unknown)
Suprapto, Suprapto (Unknown)
Zulaeha, Mulyani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Dec 2025

Abstract

This article examines the reformulation of the investigation time limit regulation based on the value of legal certainty in the Indonesian criminal law system. The provisions in the current Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) do not regulate the investigation time limit, thus creating legal uncertainty, weak oversight, and the potential for abuse of authority by law enforcement officers. This study uses a normative juridical approach with descriptive analysis to find the ideal concept for reforming criminal procedure law. The results show that the unclear investigation time limit contradicts the principle of due process of law and the principle of speedy, simple, and low-cost justice. Therefore, a reformulation of the KUHAP is needed by adding provisions regarding the maximum 30-day investigation period, reasons for termination of investigation, and internal and external oversight mechanisms. This reformulation is expected to ensure legal certainty, prevent abuse of authority, and strengthen human rights protection in the criminal justice process in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JLPH

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Law, Poliitic and Humanities is a research journal in Law, Humanities and Politics published since 2020 by the Dinasti Research. This journal aims to disseminate research results to academics, practitioners, students, and other parties who are interested in the fields of Law, Humanities ...