The Influence of Investigator Organization and Investigation Deadlines on the Success of Investigating Illegal Logging Offenses

This research discusses the influence of the organization of investigators and the time limits for investigations on the success of investigations into illegal logging crimes in Indonesia. With the increasing exploitation of forests causing environmental damage, the effectiveness of investigations becomes crucial. This study finds that the overlap of authority between Civil Servant Investigators (PPNS) in Forestry and Police Investigators hinders the legal process, while time limits for investigations that do not align with the complexity of cases exacerbate the situation. To enhance the success of law enforcement, it is recommended to optimize the authority of PPNS and adjust the time limits for investigations according to the level of difficulty of the cases. This study suggests the need to optimize the authority of PPNS as well as improve investigation procedures and adjust the time limit according to the characteristics of the cases handled. With these steps, it is hoped that law enforcement against illegal logging can run more effectively, fairly, and provide legal certainty for the community.