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Introduction to the Problem: The application of The Dominus Litis principle in the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) is not yet optimal, resulting in the role of prosecutors as public prosecutors being less than maximal.
Purpose/Study Objectives: This study discusses the application of the Dominus Litis principle in the Indonesian criminal justice system, where prosecutors as public prosecutors have a crucial role in controlling the criminal case process. The Dominus Litis principle grants authority to prosecutors to control the criminal case process from investigation to prosecution.
Novelty: This study recommends revising the Criminal Procedure Code (RKUHAP) to fully and comprehensively apply the Dominus Litis principle to the Prosecution. Thus, the ultimate goal of criminal procedure law can be achieved, namely justice and legal certainty for all parties.
Methodology: This study uses a normative juridical research method with a statutory approach and a conceptual approach.
Result/Findings: The results show that the application of the Dominus Litis principle by the Prosecution in law enforcement in Indonesia is not yet fully effective. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Prosecution and the role of prosecutors as Dominus Litis to ensure the validity of evidence and justice for defendants and victims.

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Dominus Litis Principle Indonesian criminal justice system Indonesian Criminal Law Prosecutors

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Sinaga, S. B., Raharjo, A., Ardhanariswari, R., & Wahyudi, S. (2025). The Prosecutor as Dominus Litis in Controlling Case Under the Draft of Criminal Procedure Code (RKUHAP). Jurnal Bina Mulia Hukum, 10(1), 132-148. https://doi.org/10.24198/jbmh.v10i1.2420
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