Empirical Facts of Professionalism of Attorneys for Combating Corruption at the Indonesian State Attorney's Office

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the empirical facts of professionalism in handling corruption cases by prosecutors at the Tual District Prosecutor’s Office, Indonesia. The study uses a qualitative approach, and the data is collected through observation and interviews. The study is conducted in three stages: reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study reveal four empirical facts possessed by prosecutors in handling corruption: integrity and commitment, responsibility in carrying out their duties, upholding justice, and moral courage. Integrity is shown by being independent in handling corruption cases and avoiding intervention from elites who have become suspects. Responsibility in carrying out duties is proven by restoring the good name of suspects who are not proven guilty at trial, which is included as a form of moral responsibility. Following the prosecutor's code of ethics when handling corruption cases and providing justice to the community regardless of their social status are examples of upholding justice. Finally, moral courage is shown by rejecting various forms of corruption, bribery, and gratification from elite circles.