PELAKSANAAN DISKRESI KEPOLISIAN PADA PENGHENTIAN PENYIDIKAN DALAM PENYELESAIAN TINDAK PIDANA PENGANIAYAAN

Abstract

The implementation of police discretion is regulated in Article 18 Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Law No. 2 of 2002. Settlement of criminal acts of minor maltreatment against the victim with the initials VVS and the perpetrator's siblings with the initials VS on May 11, 2019. Formulation of the problem (1) How is the implementation of police discretion in stopping investigations in the settlement of criminal acts of persecution at the Padang Police? (2) What are the obstacles experienced by the Padang City Police in carrying out police discretion regarding the settlement of criminal acts of persecution? Sociological juridical research methods The data sources are secondary data and primary data. Research Results (1) The reporter reports the existence of persecution, is divisum, a report is made. The police provide an option for mediation, the reported party is responsible, the two reconcile on paper, with a statement letter, the complainant submits an application. to withdraw reports of abuse. (2) Inefficient investigation process, limited facilities and infrastructure owned by the police within the institution, lack of cooperation in the community.