Supreme Court of Indonesia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia |
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| Mahkamah Agung | |
Insignia of the Supreme Court
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| Established | 18 August 1945 |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Location | Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara No. 9-13 Jakarta 10110 |
| Composition method | Nominated by the Judicial Commission with People's Representative Council confirmation and Presidential appointment. |
| Authorized by | Constitution of Indonesia |
| Number of positions | Max. 60 |
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Indonesia | |
| Currently | Muhammad Syarifuddin |
| Since | 30 April 2020 |
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia (called Mahkamah Agung Republik Indonesia in Indonesian) is like the highest referee for laws in the country. It is a special part of the government that makes sure laws are followed fairly. This court is the top court in Indonesia, and it oversees all other courts. It is also the very last place where people can ask for a case to be looked at again. If new important information comes up, the Supreme Court can even re-examine old cases.
The Supreme Court became fully independent after a change to the Constitution of Indonesia. This means it can make decisions without being told what to do by the President or the Parliament. The Supreme Court is in charge of many other courts across Indonesia. These include the high courts, known as Pengadilan Tinggi, and the local district courts, called Pengadilan Negeri.
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What is the Supreme Court of Indonesia?
The Supreme Court is the most important court in Indonesia. It makes sure that justice is served and that everyone follows the laws. Think of it as the final decision-maker for legal questions in the country. It helps keep the legal system fair and balanced.
How the Court System Works
The Supreme Court sits at the very top of Indonesia's court system. Below it are many other courts that handle different kinds of cases.
- High Courts: These courts are a step below the Supreme Court. They review decisions made by the district courts.
- District Courts: These are the local courts where most legal cases start. They deal with everyday legal problems.
There are about 68 high courts in Indonesia. These courts are divided into different types, each handling specific kinds of legal issues.
Different Types of Courts
The courts under the Supreme Court handle various legal matters. Here are the main types:
- General Courts: These courts handle most common legal cases, like disagreements between people or criminal cases. There are 31 of these.
- Religious Courts: These courts deal with cases related to religious laws, especially for Muslim citizens. There are 29 Religious Courts.
- Administrative Courts: These courts handle disagreements between people and government bodies. For example, if someone thinks a government decision was unfair. There are 4 Administrative Courts.
- Military Courts: These courts deal with legal cases involving members of the armed forces. There are 4 Military Courts.
All these courts work together to make sure Indonesia's laws are applied correctly and fairly across the country.
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The Indonesian Supreme Court (Mahkamah Agung) building in Jakarta
