Law Enforcement for Mild Crimes Through Plea Bargaining to Achieve Efficiency in Resolution of Criminal Cases

Abstract

The lengthy criminal justice process in Indonesia has led to a backlog of cases, hindering the realization of the principles of simple, expeditious, and low-cost justice delivery. Legal reform is urgently needed to create a more effective and efficient legal process, one approach being the Plea Bargaining System. Negotiations through Plea Bargaining can avoid lengthy trials, save time, and expedite case resolution, thereby reducing the burden on the justice system. However, the existence of a Legal Norm Vacuum regarding the regulation of Plea Bargaining in Legislation has the potential to cause Legal Uncertainty, because there are no clear rules governing the conditions, procedures and limitations.The government can increase the efficiency of law enforcement for Minor offences (TIPIRING) through Plea Bargaining by accommodating the combined concept of Plea Bargaining and Restorative Justice into legislation, establishing clear and transparent procedures, and ensuring justice, benefit and legal certainty in the case resolution process through Plea Bargaining.