Brief Summary
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia addresses a complaint regarding alleged ethical violations by a judge in a corruption case involving defendant Thomas Trikasih Lembong. The court clarifies that the judge in question is certified as a TPIKOR judge, meeting the legal requirements outlined in Law Number 48 of 2009 and Law Number 46 of 2009 concerning the Corruption Court. The court emphasizes that these legal provisions cannot be overridden by policies that alter the certification requirements for corruption judges.
- Complaint filed regarding ethical violations by a judge in a corruption case.
- Judge in question is certified as a TPIKOR judge, meeting legal requirements.
- Legal provisions cannot be overridden by policies altering certification requirements.
Complaint Regarding Judge's Ethics in Corruption Case
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia has received a formal complaint, numbered 15/8/8/GAR/2025 and dated August 4, 2025, alleging violations of the code of ethics and professional conduct by a judge. The complaint stems from corruption case number 34/ pitsus TPK G eh/2025 at the Central Jakarta District Court, involving defendant Thomas Trikasih Lembong. The legal team representing Lembong submitted the letter to the Supreme Court, specifically addressing it to the Chairman of the Mari Supervisory Agency.
Supreme Court's Response and Investigation
Upon receiving the complaint, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will review the letter to assess the need for clarification from the parties involved in the case. This review is crucial to determine whether the alleged actions constitute a breach of the ethical code and guidelines governing judicial conduct. The Supreme Court is taking the complaint seriously and will conduct a thorough examination of the matter.
Judge's Certification as a TPIKOR Judge
The Supreme Court addresses concerns regarding the TPIKOR (corruption crime) judge certification of the judge presiding over corruption case number 34 GAR PUST-TPK G25 at the Central Jakarta District Court, involving defendant Thomas Trikasih Lembong. According to data from the TPIKOR Court at the Central Jakarta District Court, the judge handling the case has been officially certified as a TPIKOR judge. This certification confirms that the judge has met the necessary qualifications to preside over corruption cases.
Legal Basis for Judge's Qualification
The judge's qualification as a TPIKOR judge is based on Article 11 letter E and Article 12 letter J of Law Number 48 of 2009 and Law Number 46 of 2009, which pertain to the TBIKOR Court. These legal provisions outline the requirements for serving as a corruption judge in both district and appellate courts, for both career judges and court judges. The key requirement is the possession of a certificate as a corruption judge, which the judge in question possesses.
Supremacy of Legal Provisions
The Supreme Court emphasizes that the provisions outlined in the law, along with the technical aspects of procedural law, cannot be superseded by policy decisions. This means that any policies attempting to add to or reduce the requirements for certification of corruption judges are invalid when applied to judges handling corruption cases in special corruption courts. The court reiterates this point for emphasis, ensuring clarity on the matter.
