Effectiveness of supervision and observation Judge wasmat in guidance of prisoners in correctional institutions

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the supervisory and observation function of the supervisory and observer judge (Wasmat), the special task as a control/follow-up system of the judge's performance after passing a verdict in court so that the purpose of sentencing can be achieved and there are no deviations while the inmate is serving his sentence in the correctional institution. The research method uses a normative legal research type with secondary data supported by primary data with qualitative descriptive research specifications. Supervision and observation are carried out to realize the protection of the rights of prisoners who are subject to deprivation of liberty and conditional sentences both inside and outside the correctional institution. Judge Wasmat has an important role and is not intended to interfere/seize the authority of correctional officers in carrying out guidance as stipulated in Law No. 22 of 2022 concerning Corrections. It is hoped that after being released, prisoners will return to society as good people and can participate in development. However, in carrying out these duties, the judge is often faced with various problems as obstacles, such as the existence of statutory regulations as a legal umbrella that is considered not optimal (Articles 277 and 283) of the Criminal Procedure Code, problems with facilities and infrastructure, limited number of judges and bureaucratic factors between other law enforcers. So there needs to be good cooperation between law enforcement institutions, prisoners and the community to get the expected results.