A Clearer Framework: The Nine Coercive Measures Under Indonesia’s New Criminal Procedure Code

The regulation on Coercive Measures under Law No. 20 of 2025 concerning the Criminal Procedure Code (“New Criminal Procedure Code”) is now clearer and more explicit.

Article 1 paragraph (14) of the New Criminal Procedure Code has clarified that the definition of Coercive Measures is actions by law enforcement officials in the form of suspect designation, arrest, detention, search, seizure, inspection of documents/correspondence, interception (wiretapping), blocking (of assets), and prohibition for a suspect or defendant to leave the territory of Indonesia, which are carried out based on the provisions of this Law in the interest of law enforcement.

This new regulation now explicitly classifies nine types of actions included in the category of Coercive Measures as follows:

1. Designation of a Suspect
2. Arrest
3. Detention
4. Search
5. Seizure
6. Interception (Wiretapping)
7. Inspection of Correspondence/Documents
8. Blocking (of Assets)
9. Prohibition from Leaving the Territory of Indonesia

Know your rights regarding the implementation of Coercive Measures by authorised officials. Contact info@ssa-advocates.com.

Maryzka Tiara Hardy / Dianyndra K Hardy