<![CDATA[Law enforcement against fish electrocution offenses is crucial due to its direct impact on aquatic ecosystem degradation and the sustainability of fishery resources. This study aims to assess the feasibility and limitations of applying restorative justice in handling such cases in Pulau Harapan Village, Muara Muntai District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. The research employs a socio-legal approach, combining normative legal analysis with empirical data obtained through interviews with law enforcement officers. The findings indicate that the application of restorative justice through mediation and social agreements is effective in resolving conflicts quickly; however, it does not fully comply with the procedural requirements of criminal procedural law. This condition reveals a gap between practice and the existing normative framework, which may lead to legal uncertainty and weaken the protection of public and environmental interests. This study concludes that restorative justice in fish electrocution cases is only conditionally appropriate and should be applied in a limited manner, provided that legal procedures are fulfilled and environmental impacts are not significant. The contribution of this research lies in clarifying the juridical boundaries and identifying potential legal risks in the application of restorative justice, thereby providing a basis for strengthening more accountable and sustainable law enforcement policies.Keywords: fish electrofishing; law enforcement; restorative justice; fishery resources]]>
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