DPR Urges Caution in Selecting Definitive Jampidsus

Member of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III, Soedeson Tandra, has urged the public not to pressure the Attorney General into hastily appointing a definitive Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus). He emphasised that the selection process requires careful profiling to ensure the chosen candidate possesses not only the capacity to handle cases but also a responsible track record and high integrity.

Soedeson explained that the authority to propose a candidate for the definitive Jampidsus rests with the Attorney General, who will then submit the name to the President. He expressed confidence that the Attorney General understands the strategic importance of the role and is currently processing the appointment. ‘I am sure the Attorney General is already processing it,’ he stated on Tuesday.

He argued that a rushed decision could backfire if the appointed official later faces public complaints or is found to have a problematic background. ‘If he hastily proposes someone and then the public complains about this or that, it will create new issues. So, in my opinion, there is no need to rush; we should just wait,’ Soedeson said.

Soedeson acknowledged that the Attorney General’s Office has many experienced and intelligent prosecutors, but the selection process must go beyond mere technical capacity. The Attorney General must find a figure who is not only capable of performing their duties but also trustworthy and has minimal blemishes on their record to maintain public trust in the law enforcement institution.

He also dismissed concerns that leaving the position filled by an acting official would hinder law enforcement efforts, including the handling of major cases. Soedeson asserted that the acting Jampidsus can perform all necessary functions and can coordinate directly with the Attorney General for any strategic decisions. ‘The organisation is accustomed to running its functions and authorities, so there is no need to worry,’ he added.

While the DPR hopes the position will be filled definitively soon, Soedeson stressed that speed should not compromise the quality of the selected official. He noted that the profiling process is not easy, as it must consider the candidate’s personality and track record alongside their competence. He called on the public to be patient and allow the Attorney General the necessary time to complete the assessment.