Overview Pluralism Law: Application Ammatoa Customary Crime Kajang, Bulukumba, South Sulawesi After the New Criminal Code Law

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the implementation of the Ammatoa Kajang customary penal code in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi, and its recognition under Regional Regulation Number 9 of 2015, and to explore the interaction and adjustment between customary law, state criminal law, and religious law within the Ammatoa Kajang Customary Law Community. Method: The research employs empirical legal research methods and qualitative data analysis techniques. Inductive reasoning is utilized to draw conclusions from the gathered data. Result and Conclusion: The study finds that the Ammatoa Kajang Customary Law Community in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi, has criminal law instruments, including criminal articles and customary justice systems. The implementation of customary punishment is dominant within the Kajang customary territory, compared to state crimes and religious law. The coexistence of multiple legal systems leads to intersections and adjustments between them. Implication of the Research: The research highlights the complexity of legal pluralism and the interaction between different legal systems within Indigenous communities like the Ammatoa Kajang Customary Law Community. It underscores the importance of understanding and respecting customary laws alongside state and religious laws. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing insights into the implementation of customary penal codes in Indigenous communities, particularly in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. It sheds light on the dynamics of legal pluralism and the adaptation of legal systems within these communities, offering valuable information for policymakers and legal practitioners.