Kewenangan Hakim Tunggal dalam Pemeriksaan Perkara Perdata Sederhana Berdasarkan Peraturan Mahkamah Agung Nomor 2 Tahun 2015

Abstract

This research aims to analyze and evaluate comprehensively the authority of single judges in examining simple civil cases based on Supreme Court Regulation Number 2 of 2015. This study employs normative legal research methods with statute approach, conceptual approach, and case approach to examine vague norms and potential norm conflicts in single judge judicial authority regulation. Primary legal materials include relevant legislation, particularly Supreme Court Regulation Number 2 of 2015 and its amendments, while secondary materials comprise academic literature and scientific journals discussing theoretical and practical aspects of simple court systems. The research results indicate that the juridical construction of single judge authority is built on hierarchical legal foundations starting from the 1945 Constitution to Law Number 48 of 2009 concerning Judicial Power, with Supreme Court Regulation Number 2 of 2015 serving as lex specialis regulating simple claim procedures with maximum material value of Rp. 200,000,000. Implementation of single judge authority faces various complex challenges including workload issues, competency constraints, and the need for adequate infrastructure support. Harmonization analysis reveals potential norm conflicts requiring systematic interpretation and comprehensive juridical solutions. This research contributes to enriching civil procedural law scholarship and provides practical references for legal practitioners and policymakers in optimizing simple claim systems to enhance justice access for society.