<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the position of psychopathy as a criminogenic factor in criminal responsibility and to examine the application of criminal liability to perpetrators with psychopathic characteristics under Indonesian criminal law. The research employs a qualitative method with a normative juridical approach by analyzing statutory regulations, court decisions, and literature in criminal psychology. The study focuses on identifying psychopathic characteristics within the framework of criminal psychology and assessing their juridical implications in determining criminal responsibility. The results show that psychopathy is formed through the interaction of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors, which contribute to an individual’s ability to plan and execute criminal acts consciously. From the perspective of Indonesian criminal law, perpetrators with psychopathic traits are considered legally accountable because they retain awareness and rational functioning despite having deviant personality structures. Consequently, psychopathy does not eliminate criminal responsibility, and judicial practice tends to impose full criminal sanctions. These findings indicate the need for a proportional and multidisciplinary approach in adjudicating psychopathic offenders, balancing legal certainty, individual accountability, and the protection of society.]]>
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