This article discusses the definition and role of advocate according to Indonesian law, particularly in Law Number 18 of 2003 concerning Advocates.

Police prohibit of advocate entry to the investigation room? That's a violation of the law! See the legal explanation from Arif Kurniawan, S.H. regarding the absolute rights of the suspect here.

Law (UU) Number 18 of 2003 concerning Advocates

Honorarium of advocate Professional service fee of advocate agreed upon with the client in accordance with the provisions and ethics. Example: Advocates must comply with the honorarium of advocate in handling cases. Professional Ethics & Advocates General reference: legal professional ethics…

Code of ethics of advocate A set of professional conduct norms of advocate that regulate integrity, confidentiality, and relationships with clients/courts. Example: Advocates must comply with the code of ethics of advocate in handling cases. Professional Ethics & Advocates Reference…

Conflict of interest (of advocate) A condition when interests of advocate may conflict with the client's interests, so it must be avoided or managed. Example: Advocates must comply with conflict of interest (of advocate) in handling cases. Ethics…

Organization of advocate Professional forum of advocate that carries out the function of coaching and enforcing the code of ethics in accordance with the provisions. Example: Advocates must comply with the organization of advocate in handling cases. Professional Ethics & Advocates General reference: professional ethics…

Oath of advocate Oath that is spoken of advocate before carrying out his profession in accordance with the provisions. Example: Advocates must comply with the oath of advocate in handling cases. Professional Ethics & Advocates General reference: legal professional ethics & of advocate

Litigation ethics Professional behavior standards of advocate in court proceedings, including honesty and respect for the court. Example: Advocates must comply with litigation ethics in handling cases. Professional Ethics & Advocates General reference: ethics…

KUHAP 2025 replaces KUHAP 1981. See 12 important changes regarding suspects, of advocate, victims, electronic evidence, and judge's decisions.