Judge's Consideration in Rendering Verdicts on Corruption Crimes Committed by The Village Head of Pekon Pagar In Pesisir Barat

Abstract

Corruption is an extraordinary crime with a widespread and destructive impact, posing a serious threat to the state and society. This study examines the factors behind the corruption case committed by the Village Head of Pekon Pagar Dalam Pesisir Barat and the judges' considerations in Decision Number 11/Pid.Sus-TPK/2023/PN.Tjk. Using a normative juridical and empirical approach, the findings reveal that corruption persists due to the misalignment of legal structure, substance, and culture. The judges' considerations in this case reflect not only adherence to written law but also the pursuit of social justice. To combat corruption, local governments must strengthen supervision through strict and routine audits, while judges should uphold legal certainty to prevent future offenses.