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This study examines the role of the e-Berpadu system in addressing the lex imperfecta nature of Article 143 paragraph (4) of the Indonesian Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), which obliges prosecutors to provide case files to suspects or their legal counsel but prescribes no sanction for non-compliance. The research was conducted at the Kotamobagu District Court using a qualitative approach that combined interviews, observations, document analysis, and focus group discussions. The findings reveal that e-Berpadu enables digital access to case files for legal counsel and supports the fulfillment of the right to information. No significant technical barriers were identified in its implementation. However, the case file access feature is neither a core component of the systems design nor emphasized in its official dissemination, leaving many defense lawyers unaware of its availability. The study concludes that although e-Berpadu can function as a supplementary tool to ensure access to case files, it cannot substitute the prosecutors mandatory obligation under KUHAP.

Although e-Berpadu provides digital access to case files for legal counsel, it does not formally substitute the prosecutors obligation to deliver case files as mandated by Article 143 paragraph (4) of KUHAP.The systems effectiveness is limited by a lack of awareness among legal counsel and its absence of access for defendants without legal representation.Therefore, while e-Berpadu can bridge the gap created by the lex imperfecta provision, legislative reform is necessary to ensure the full protection of defendants rights.

Further research should investigate the potential for integrating e-Berpadu with legal aid services to ensure access to case files for defendants without legal representation, addressing the current disparity in access. Additionally, a comparative study examining how other jurisdictions address the issue of access to case files in digitalized criminal justice systems could provide valuable insights for improving the Indonesian system. Finally, research is needed to explore the impact of e-Berpadu on the efficiency and transparency of criminal proceedings, including an assessment of the systems usability and the challenges faced by different stakeholders, such as prosecutors, judges, and legal counsel, to optimize its implementation and maximize its benefits for all parties involved in the criminal justice process.

  1. IMPLEMENTASI PERATURAN MAHKAMAH AGUNG TENTANG E-COURT UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN ASAS SEDERHANA, CEPAT DAN BIAYA... doi.org/10.21776/ub.arenahukum.2022.01503.2IMPLEMENTASI PERATURAN MAHKAMAH AGUNG TENTANG E COURT UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN ASAS SEDERHANA CEPAT DAN BIAYA doi 10 21776 ub arenahukum 2022 01503 2
  2. Implementation of the Electronic Criminal Case File Transfer System | YURISDIKSI : Jurnal Wacana Hukum... doi.org/10.55173/yurisdiksi.v20i1.229Implementation of the Electronic Criminal Case File Transfer System YURISDIKSI Jurnal Wacana Hukum doi 10 55173 yurisdiksi v20i1 229
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