ASPEK MEDIKOLEGAL REOTOPSI FORENSIK TERHADAP JENAZAH YANG MENINGGAL KARENA KEMATIAN TIDAK WAJAR

Abstract

Re-autopsy is a re-examination of a previously autopsied corpse to obtain further clarity regarding the cause of death. The results of a re-autopsy of a corpse can be used as valid evidence in accordance with Article 184 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which stipulates that expert testimony or letters are one of the pieces of evidence in the criminal justice system. In practice, there are at least five prominent cases in Indonesia involving re-autopsy in the reinvestigation of unnatural deaths, including the death of Inspector General Octa (Jakarta), the case of the death of a mother and child (Bandung), Brigadier J (Jambi), AM (Padang), and one case in Maluku (process). The problems of this research are: (1) What are the medico-legal aspects in forensic re-autopsy of corpses due to unnatural deaths? (2) What are the legal obstacles in carrying out re-autopsy? This research used a socio-legal-research with a descriptive approach. Data sources consist of primary data obtained through interviews and participant observation. Secondary data was obtained through document studies. Data analysis techniques were carried out qualitatively with an inductive approach. The results of the study show that: (1) Re-autopsy can act as evidence in the investigation and trial process, especially in cases where new evidence needs to be confirmed with the condition of the corpse. (2) The main obstacles in carrying out re-autopsy include the absence of explicit regulations, technical limitations due to the condition of the corpse, and considerations of professional ethics.