<![CDATA[This study examines the implementation of Government Regulation Number 53 of 2010 concerning Civil Servant Discipline as a measure to combat the practice of illicit levies (*pungli*) in detention centers. The phenomenon of illicit levies within the correctional system reveals a gap between legal norms and actual practice, characterized by weak internal oversight, inconsistent sanctioning, and a culture among Civil Servants (ASN) that tolerates such practices. The study employs a normative-juridical approach supported by empirical data. The analysis utilizes the concept of the rule of law and Friedman’s theory of law enforcement, which emphasizes the importance of legal structure, legal substance, and legal culture. The findings indicate that weaknesses in these three aspects are the primary factors fueling the prevalence of illicit levies. Proposed recommendations include strengthening information technology-based internal and external oversight, enforcing strict and consistent disciplinary sanctions, fostering Civil Servant integrity through anti-corruption education, and enhancing public participation in oversight. Implementing these recommendations is expected to minimize illicit levy practices, thereby better upholding Civil Servant integrity and rule-of-law principles within the correctional system.]]>
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