persidangan

Persidangan is the formal courtroom session in which a legal case is heard before a court. It covers criminal and civil matters and is conducted under applicable procedural law, with proceedings typically conducted publicly in many jurisdictions.

In Indonesia, persidangan follows procedures set by the law on criminal procedure (KUHAP) for criminal cases and by civil procedure rules for civil matters. The court panel is led by judges and includes prosecutors (jaksa) representing the state and defense counsel representing the accused; witnesses and expert witnesses may be called. The proceedings are often open to the public, subject to specific exceptions.

Typical stages of persidangan include case filing and scheduling, preliminary hearings, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, submission of evidence, and the parties’ final arguments before a verdict is issued. In criminal proceedings, the decision must be grounded in the presented evidence, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The verdict may be subject to appeals such as formal banding or higher levels of review (kasasi) depending on the jurisdiction.

The purpose of persidangan is to establish the facts of the case, apply the relevant law, and resolve disputes or determine guilt or liability. Documentation produced during persidangan includes transcripts, evidence records, and the final verdict with legal rationales. Outcomes can include acquittal, conviction and sentencing, dismissal, or remand for further proceedings. The process emphasizes due process, public access, and orderly administration of justice.