Analysis of the Service System for Pro Bono and Legal Aid Cases at the Cibinong Religious Court

Rabiah Elnanda; Hambari Hambari; Sutisna Sutisna; Madya Rosmawati Mohamad Rasid

Rabiah Elnanda Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor
Hambari Hambari Universitas Ibn Khaldun
Sutisna Sutisna Universitas Ibn Khaldun
Madya Rosmawati Mohamad Rasid Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

Keywords: Competency Training, Work Productivity, Nurse Loyalty, Inpatient Care

Abstract

The government of Indonesia is divided into three branches: legislative, judicial, and executive. The judiciary's role includes enforcing justice in cases of disputes between citizens and ensuring equal access to legal representation for all citizens, regardless of status. The state's support in a juridical normative form is outlined in the Indonesian Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). The state is obligated to provide legal aid through public defenders, though many initiatives are community-driven, with some funded by local governments. These include legal aid posts (posbakum) and legal aid institutions (LBH).

The state is responsible for covering legal costs for the indigent to ensure access to justice. This analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pro bono services at the Cibinong Religious Court, identify challenges in providing these services, and assess the impact on low-income individuals' access to justice. This study employs library research with a descriptive qualitative method focusing on the pro bono service system and legal aid rights at the Cibinong Religious Court.Findings indicate that legal aid and pro bono services at the Cibinong Religious Court are effective and comply with government regulations stipulated in Perma No. 1 of 2014. Applicants for pro bono services must provide a certificate of indigency approved by their local village head and submit a request for pro bono proceedings when filing a lawsuit at the Cibinong Religious Court, addressed to the court's chairman. The court then determines whether the case qualifies for pro bono proceedings.Recommendations include a more active government role in providing facilities and infrastructure, particularly DIPA funds for pro bono cases at the Cibinong Religious Court, to ensure equitable service delivery. Additionally, the court should conduct outreach to raise awareness about available legal aid and pro bono services, especially among low-income communities. This outreach is expected to enhance public knowledge and access to these services, promoting the principles of swift, simple, and low-cost justice.