ANALYSIS OF JUDGE'S CONSIDERATIONS IN THE RAPE CASE OF AGUS BUNTUNG AS A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the judge's considerations in deciding the case of a criminal act of rape committed by a person with disabilities named I Wayan Agus Suartama (Agus Buntung), as well as to assess whether the decision is in accordance with the applicable regulations as stipulated in Indonesian law, particularly criminal law. This study uses a normative-juridical research method with a case study approach involving court decisions involving Agus Buntung as a perpetrator of rape as a person with disabilities. Data was obtained through official documents issued by the Pengadilan Negeri Mataram with decision number 23/Pid. Sus/2025/PN.Mtr and through Law number 1 of 2023. The results of the study show that the defendant was found guilty of rape and sentenced to ten years in prison and a fine of one hundred million rupiah, with the provision that if the fine is not paid, it will be replaced with three months' imprisonment. The research used Pengadilan Negeri Mataram Decision Number 23/Pid.Sus/2025/PN Mtr as the main material, and the analysis was conducted based on official court documents and laws and regulations. This research contributes as a reference for judges, academics, and policymakers in formulating guidelines for handling cases involving perpetrators with disabilities. This research presents a new study related to the analysis of judges' considerations of perpetrators with disabilities in rape cases.