<![CDATA[The enactment of the New Criminal Code (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana/KUHP) through Law Number 1 of 2023 has brought about fundamental changes in the direction and paradigm of national sentencing policy in Indonesia. One of the most notable reforms is the explicit recognition of the principle of restorative justice as an alternative mechanism for resolving criminal cases beyond a purely retributive approach. This article aims to analyse the juridical position of restorative justice within the framework of the New Criminal Code and its implications for the national criminal justice system, encompassing the stages of investigation, prosecution, and sentencing. The research employs a normative juridical method with statutory, conceptual, and policy approaches, through an examination of legislation, legal doctrines, and contemporary literature and policy developments from the period 2022–2025. The findings indicate that the New Criminal Code provides a more progressive normative foundation for the application of restorative justice; however, the effectiveness of its implementation remains dependent on the formulation of comprehensive technical regulations, the enhancement of law enforcement capacity, accountable monitoring mechanisms, and a structured and equitable system of victim protection.]]>
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