Implementation of the Prosecutor's Authority on the Restorative Justice Implementation in the Settlement of Minor Crimes

Abstract

Restorative justice as a new discourse is a response to dissatisfaction with the applicable criminal law and criminal procedure law. This article addresses two issues: (1) the prosecutor's office's authority over the use of restorative justice in criminal cases based on Indonesian laws and regulations, and (2) the implementation of the settlement of minor offences through restorative justice. This thesis research employs normative legal research methods. The study's findings lead to the following conclusions: (1) The Attorney General's Regulation Number 5 of 2020 concerning Termination of Prosecution Based on Restorative Justice has a clear and detailed explanation of the procedures and efforts for peace; and (2) The implementation of the settlement of minor crimes through restorative justice is adjusted to Article 5 paragraph (1) PERJA No. 15 of 2020.