PERANAN JAKSA DALAM PELAKSANAAN PIUTUSAN HAKIM BERUPA TINDAKAN PEMBINAAN DALAM PERKARA TINDAK PIDANA ANAK (Studi Kasus di Kejaksaan Negeri Padang)

Abstract

Children in conflict with the law are a vulnerable group requiring special treatment in the
criminal justice system. The state is obliged to provide protection and guidance to ensure the
best interests of children as stipulated in Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile
Criminal Justice System. One form of this protection is realized through judges' decisions in
the form of guidance measures. This study aims to analyze the role of the Padang District
Attorney in implementing judges' decisions in the form of guidance measures in juvenile
criminal cases and to identify obstacles faced in their implementation. The research method
used is a sociological juridical method with a descriptive analytical nature. Data were
obtained through literature studies and interviews with prosecutors handling juvenile criminal
cases at the Padang District Attorney's Office. The results show that prosecutors have an
important role as implementers of judges' decisions that have permanent legal force, including
coordinating with related institutions such as the LPKS and supervising the implementation of
guidance measures. However, in practice, the implementation of these decisions still faces
various obstacles, both internal and external, such as limited human resources, budget,
supporting facilities, and lack of coordination between agencies. Therefore, it is necessary to
increase institutional support, cross-sector coordination, and understanding of law
enforcement officials so that the implementation of child development measures can run
optimally and in accordance with child protection goals.