CMK Article 237: The victim can intervene in the criminal case.
Rights to Intervene
- Representation by a lawyer
- Presenting evidence
- Hearing witnesses
- Counter-examination
- Objection to the decision
- Request for compensation (annex case)
Process
- Petition to the public prosecutor's office / court
- The judge decides
- The title of intervenor is acquired
Free Attorney
- Child victim (mandatory)
- Sexual assault victim
- Torture victim
- Domestic violence victim
Supreme Court CGK
CGK adopts that victim rights are a part of "fair trial" and that the title of intervener should be widely recognized.
Criminal and victim lawyer is recommended.