EFEKTIVITAS IMPLEMENTASI SITEM E-COURT DALAM PENYELESAIAN PERKARA PERCERAIAN DI PENGADILAN AGAMA KOTA MALANG

Abstract

This research examines the effectiveness of the e-Court system in resolving divorce cases at the Religious Court of Malang City. The research background is the digital transformation of the judiciary through Supreme Court Regulation Number 3 of 2018, as updated by Regulation Number 7 of 2022, which integrates information technology into case administration to realize the principles of simple, fast, and low-cost justice. The research questions include: (1) how effective is the e-Court implementation in divorce case resolution; (2) what challenges and obstacles are faced, and their solutions. The research employs qualitative methods with a case study approach through interviews, observation, and documentation techniques at the Religious Court of Malang City. Data analysis uses Soerjono Soekanto's legal effectiveness theory, covering five factors: law, law enforcement, facilities/infrastructure, society, and culture. Research findings indicate that e-Court implementation has been effective in terms of strong regulatory aspects, professionalism of judicial apparatus, availability of technological infrastructure, positive public response, and digital legal culture transformation. However, substantial obstacles remain, including the digital literacy gap among the public and technical system instability, such as server downtime. Solutions are implemented through e-Court service desks, Legal Aid Posts (POSBAKUM), and alternative communication mechanisms to ensure access to justice remains preserved.

Keywords: Effectiveness, E-Court System, Divorce, Religious Court