The Role of the Judicial Commission in Supervising the Ethics of Judges at the Kolaka District Court

Peran Komisi Yudisial dalam Pengawasan Etika Hakim di Pengadilan Negeri Kolaka

Abstract

This study addresses the critical issue of overlapping regulations and the role of the Judicial Commission in the Indonesian legal system. The Judicial Commission plays a strategic role in overseeing and fostering judges' ethics to maintain integrity and public trust in the judiciary. This study aims to analyze the role of the Judicial Commission in ensuring the implementation of professional ethics for judges at the Kolaka District Court. The methodology used is a qualitative approach with data collection through in-depth interviews and review of related documents. The results of the study indicate that the Judicial Commission's oversight is carried out through monitoring trials, investigating alleged ethical violations, and providing recommendations for sanctions to judges who violate the code of ethics. In addition, ethical development is carried out through training and counseling on professional integrity. The main challenges faced are pressure from external parties that can affect the independence of judges and limited resources in the oversight process.