<![CDATA[This study examines deliberation as an alternative mechanism for resolving land disputes in Telaga District, Gorontalo Regency. Using empirical legal research, it draws on interviews with village officials in eight villages and district records of 18 land dispute cases from 2021 to 2023. The findings show that deliberation remains an initial and widely accepted means of settlement, with 11 of the 18 recorded cases resolved through the process. Its continued use is supported by family values, local customs, and the community’s preference for an accessible and less formal process. However, procedures, administrative practices, and outcomes differ among villages, creating unevenness in implementation and legal certainty. The study argues that a district-level regulatory framework is needed to establish minimum procedural and administrative standards, including documentation and follow-up, while preserving the local character of deliberation. Strengthening village capacity and clearer procedural guidance can improve accountability and sustainable dispute resolution.]]>
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