JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2026): June 2026

ANALISIS YURIDIS TERHADAP PERTIMBANGAN HAKIM DALAM PERKARA TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI PENGUASAAN DAN PENGALIHFUNGSIAN KAWASAN HUTAN KONSERVASI (Studi Putusan PN Medan Nomor: 138/Pid.SUS-TPK/2024/PN Mdn)

Dika Wirapratama (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Wessy Trisna (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Fajar Khaify Rizky (Universitas Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Abstract: The unlawful occupation and conversion of conservation forest areas constitute acts that not only cause state financial losses but also result in environmental degradation and the loss of conservation functions. This study aims to analyze the legal regulation of corruption crimes related to the occupation and conversion of conservation forest areas and to examine judicial considerations in Medan District Court Decision Number 138/Pid.Sus-TPK/2024/PN Mdn. This research employs a normative legal research method using statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. Data were collected through library research on primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials and analyzed qualitatively. The results indicate that the legal framework governing corruption crimes in the forestry sector is relatively comprehensive; however, challenges remain regarding unclear legal norms and regulatory disharmony. The judges’ considerations in the case were based on the legal status of the conservation forest area, the existence of unlawful acts, state losses, and the environmental damage caused by the defendant’s actions. The court concluded that the defendant had fulfilled the elements of corruption, and therefore the decision was not solely based on juridical considerations but also on environmental protection and broader public interests. This study highlights the importance of strict law enforcement against corruption in the forestry sector to ensure legal certainty, environmental protection, and sustainable natural resource management. Keywords: Corruption Crime; Conservation Forest; Judicial Consideration; State Losses; Environmental Protection   Abstrak: Penguasaan dan pengalihfungsian kawasan hutan konservasi secara melawan hukum merupakan perbuatan yang tidak hanya menimbulkan kerugian keuangan negara, tetapi juga berdampak pada kerusakan lingkungan hidup dan hilangnya fungsi konservasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaturan hukum tindak pidana korupsi dalam penguasaan dan pengalihfungsian kawasan hutan konservasi serta menganalisis pertimbangan hakim dalam Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Medan Nomor 138/Pid.Sus-TPK/2024/PN Mdn. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan, pendekatan konseptual, dan pendekatan kasus. Data diperoleh melalui studi kepustakaan terhadap bahan hukum primer, sekunder, dan tersier yang dianalisis secara kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengaturan hukum mengenai tindak pidana korupsi di sektor kehutanan telah memiliki dasar hukum yang kuat, namun masih menghadapi kendala berupa ketidakjelasan norma dan disharmonisasi peraturan. Pertimbangan hakim dalam putusan a quo didasarkan pada pembuktian status kawasan hutan konservasi, adanya perbuatan melawan hukum, kerugian negara, serta dampak kerusakan lingkungan hidup yang ditimbulkan. Hakim menilai bahwa tindakan terdakwa terbukti memenuhi unsur tindak pidana korupsi sehingga putusan tidak hanya berorientasi pada aspek yuridis, tetapi juga memperhatikan perlindungan lingkungan hidup dan kepentingan masyarakat. Penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya penegakan hukum yang tegas terhadap tindak pidana korupsi di sektor kehutanan guna menjamin kepastian hukum, perlindungan lingkungan, dan keberlanjutan sumber daya alam. Kata kunci: Tindak Pidana Korupsi; Hutan Konservasi; Pertimbangan Hakim; Kerugian Negara; Lingkungan Hidup

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JSSR

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Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

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