IZIN KELUARGA DALAM PEMBUKTIAN TINDAK PIDANA KASUS PEMBUNUHAN MELALUI PEMERIKSAAAN KEDOKTERAN FORENSIK DI WILAYAH HUKUM POLDA RIAU

In the examination of a criminal case involving Crimes Against Life becomes an inseparable part in a judicial process that aims to seek material truth (materiile waarheid), one of the efforts is by using forensic medical science, the first step taken by the police is to request through a forensic autopsy a material truth can be revealed scientifically, both at the time of the start of the case investigation until the case is proven in court. This study looks for how the role of forensic medicine in assisting investigators to find material truth in murder cases, based on the results of field research, the role of forensic medical science assistance is needed to find material truth in murder cases in order to make light of the criminal case and obtain valid evidence, but not always the role of forensic medicine is successful, there are also obstacles that occur. The conclusion drawn from this research is that law enforcement officials need to coordinate with forensic doctors and must prioritize justice as the basis for conducting investigations.