Narcotics pose a global issue that jeopardizes public order and endangers both physical and mental well-being. Narcotics usage in Indonesia has evolved into a multifaceted issue with extensive ramifications, encompassing legal, social, psychological, and humanitarian dimensions. This study aims to evaluate the prosecutor's authority in implementing restorative justice for victims of narcotics misuse, in accordance with statutory legislation. The employed methodology is a qualitative descriptive approach. Data was acquired through comprehensive surveys and conversations with prosecutors regarding the execution of their powers. What is the function of the prosecutor's office within the criminal justice system concerning positive law? Describing Narcotics Abuse Cases through Restorative Justice by the Prosecutor's Office The Restorative Justice Approach serves as an application of the Prosecutor's Dominus Litis Principle, allowing the Prosecutor's Office the discretion to cease prosecution of narcotics abuse suspects, thereby fostering a justice system that prioritizes rehabilitation over mere criminalization.
Ridwan et al. (Thu,) studied this question.