ENFORCEMENT OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN TRAFFIC CRIME CASES

Abstract This scientific study aims to explore the implementation of restorative justice in cases involving fatal traffic crimes. The research focuses on the principles of law enforcement based on restorative justice for traffic accidents causing human casualties. The study adopts a normative research method, utilizing a statutory, conceptual, and case-based approach. The findings reveal that the application of restorative justice concepts in crime prevention practices in Indonesia, particularly in the absence of significant legislative changes to criminal procedural or criminal laws, lacks a specific framework within the context of Indonesian criminal law. The study suggests that restorative justice should be incorporated into the investigative, prosecutorial, and judicial processes, emphasizing the resolution of conflicts among the main stakeholders involved, namely victims, perpetrators, and their communities. The approach prioritizes their interests and aims to restore harmony and balance in social relations. Overall, the study underscores the importance of embracing and operationalizing restorative justice within the legal system to effectively address social problems