<![CDATA[The village head's role as a mediator in palm oil theft cases essentially serves as a neutral third party to resolve conflicts between perpetrators and victims without resorting to the courts. This study aims to analyze the role of the village head as a mediator in resolving palm oil theft crimes related to the principle of justice in Pinarik Village, Dolok Sigompulon District, North Padang Lawas Regency. The village head's role as a mediator has a clear legal basis. Based on Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages, the village government has the authority to manage and resolve problems that arise within the village. This study used a normative juridical method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Informants in this study consisted of the village head, traditional leaders, and community members. The results indicate that the village head's role as a mediator has been quite effective, with a mediation success rate of approximately 90%. This success is influenced by several factors, such as the village head's neutral and fair attitude, support from village officials and community leaders, the community's level of legal awareness, and an understanding of the perpetrator's socio-economic conditions. Several obstacles were encountered, such as low public legal awareness, limited authority of the Village Head, economic factors, and the weak deterrent effect of sanctions imposed through mediation.]]>
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