Indonesia’s Settlement Procedure of Small Claims: A Proposal for the Implementation of Online Dispute Resolution

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Published Apr 19, 2024
DOI https://doi.org/10.15294/ijals.v6i1.74777

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Umar Mubdi
Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Martina Trikusrahayu
Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6528-4007

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research primarily aims to investigate the opportunities for the internalized implementation of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) within the judicial system for the settlement of small claims in Indonesia. Several positive features of ODR, such as its ease, speed, and cost-effectiveness, can serve as catalysts for the settlement of small claims. Currently, Article 6A of the Supreme Court Regulations No. 4 of 2019 concerning the Settlement Procedure of Small Claims (the Small Claims Regulation) also allows for the use of electronic case administration in accordance with relevant legislation. This study employs a normative juridical research approach with a qualitative descriptive analysis method. The data used consist of secondary data, including primary legal sources from various legislative regulations. Additionally, data from journal articles, reports, and other literature related to ODR and small claims are utilized. A comparative study with the United States is employed to gain insights into best practices for implementing ODR in small claims settlement. Subsequently, this research proposes several steps for the ODR process in resolving simple lawsuits, including case initiation, negotiation, mediation, and adjudication. Furthermore, it emphasizes the principles of ODR that need to be upheld, such as voluntariness, accountability, and impartiality. Ultimately, integrating technology into civil justice systems through ODR will enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of justice in resolving small claims.

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Mubdi, U., & Trikusrahayu, M. (2024). Indonesia’s Settlement Procedure of Small Claims: A Proposal for the Implementation of Online Dispute Resolution. Indonesian Journal of Advocacy and Legal Services, 6(1), 53-76. https://doi.org/10.15294/ijals.v6i1.74777
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Vol 6 No 1 (2024): Advocacy in the Global Perspective: Social, Legal, and Political Insights
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Author Biographies

Umar Mubdi, Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Umar Mubdi, S.H., M.A. is a lecturer in the Department of Civil Law and a researcher at the Center for Democracy, Constitution, and Human Rights Studies, Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Umar is actively involved in writing on procedural civil law issues and constitutional law issues in various national media and journals. Recent publication is Enhancing ADR through Collaborative Clinical Legal Education: Law Schools and BANI's Optimized Partnership in Indonesia (2023). For any correspondence needs, you can contact him via email at [email protected].

Martina Trikusrahayu, Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Martina Trikusrahayu is a student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Law degree at the Faculty of Law, Gadjah Mada University, with a concentration in Civil Law. She has been actively involved as a staff member in the Quality Assurance Unit from 2021 to 2023 and has conducted research on land disputes and employment contract law.

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