Implementasi Asas Persidangan Terbuka untuk Umum terhadap Proses Persidangan Perkara Pidana yang Dilaksanakan Melalui Online di Pengadilan Negeri Surakarta Selama Masa Pandemik Covid-19

ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the implementation of the principle of open trial to the public regarding the implementation of online criminal case trials as well as the obstacles and obstacles that arise in the implementation of the principle of open trial to the public on the implementation of online criminal cases due to the 2019 Covid-19 (Corona Virus Disease) pandemic. This study uses an empirical juridical approach, where the main data source is primary data, namely in the form of interviews with parties involved in online criminal proceedings, in addition to using secondary data in the form of books and journals. The nature of this research is descriptive analytical using a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of interviews, observation, and literature study. Data analysis is carried out by examining the data that has been obtained, then described in a narrative form which is then linked to the theory and legislation in order to obtain answers to the problems in this study. From the research, it was found that the implementation of online criminal case trials in the jurisdiction of the City of Surakarta is an alternative method of criminal proceeding during the 2019 Covid-19 (Corona Virus Disease) pandemic. Related to the implementation of the principle of open trials to the public in the implementation of online criminal case trials, its implementation is in the region. Surakarta City Law has been implemented, but has not been fully accommodated. Supreme Court Regulation 4/2020 concerning the Administration and Trial of Criminal Cases at Courts Electronically, as a reference for the implementation of court proceedings convicted online only based on the Assessment Number of law enforcers in the proceedings, while the position of the community in online criminal proceedings has not been regulated. So that the role of the community in implementing the principles of open trial to the public in the jurisdiction of the City of Surakarta in online criminal proceedings is still very minimal. In addition, the barriers and obstacles that arise are related to the absence of widespread socialization regarding the implementation of online trials and the lack of facilities and infrastructure hampering the implementation of the principle of open trials to the public. Keywords: Criminal Procedure, Online Trial, Principle of Openness to the Publi