The Judicial Commission (KY) made a significant announcement on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from its Auditorium in Jakarta: 36 Supreme Court Justice candidates (CHA) have successfully passed the rigorous quality selection phase for 2026. This crucial step moves them closer to potentially serving at the nation’s highest judicial body.
This vital announcement stems directly from the Judicial Commission’s plenary meeting held on the same day, May 26, 2026. Details of the decision are officially documented in Announcement Number 6/PENG/PIM/RH.01.03/05/2026, specifically outlining the successful candidates for Supreme Court Justice positions.
Anita Kadir, who serves as both the Head of the Inter-Institutional Relations and Information Services Division and the Spokesperson for KY, delivered the announcement. She confirmed that all individuals listed are now eligible to proceed to the subsequent stages of the selection process. “Participants whose names are listed above are entitled to undergo the health and personality selection,” Anita stated while reading the official announcement, underscoring the next critical hurdle for these prospective justices.
The Judicial Commission then revealed the comprehensive list of Supreme Court Justice candidates who have successfully navigated the quality selection, categorized by their respective chambers. This transparency is key to the integrity of the selection process.
Supreme Court Justice Candidates – Criminal Chamber
- A Bondan, S.H., M.H. (Deputy Chief Justice of the Banda Aceh High Court)
- Abdul Azis, S.H., M.H. (Deputy Chief Justice of the Pekanbaru High Court)
- Dr. Albertina Ho, S.H., M.H. (Chief Justice of the Samarinda High Court)
- Alimin Ribut Sujono, S.H., M.H. (High Court Judge at the Banjarmasin High Court)
- Dr. Ansori, S.H., M.H. (Ad Hoc Judge for Corruption Crimes at the Supreme Court)
- Bambang Myanto, S.H., M.H. (Director General of the General Courts Agency)
- Binziad Kadafi, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D. (Lawyer at Binziad Kadafi, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D. Law Office)
- Dr. Dahlan, S.H., M.H. (High Court Judge at the Pekanbaru High Court)
- Dr. Dhifla Wiyani, S.H., M.H. (Lawyer at DW & Partners)
- Dr. Muhammad Sainal, S.H., M.Hum. (High Court Judge at the Makassar High Court)
- Dr. Hj. Nirwana, S.H., M.Hum. (Chief Justice of the Makassar High Court)
- Pasti Tarigan, S.H., M.H. (High Court Judge at the Denpasar High Court)
- Dr. Ronald S. Lumbuun, S.H., M.H. (Head of the Bureau of Legal Affairs, Public Communication, and Cooperation at the Ministry of Law)
- Setyanto Hermawan, S.H., M.Hum. (Deputy Chief Justice of the Palangkaraya High Court)
- Dr. Sudharmawatiningsih, S.H., M.Hum. (Registrar of the Supreme Court)
- Dr. Sugeng Riyadi, S.H., M.H. (Dean of the Faculty of Social, Economic, and Humanities at Nahdlatul Ulama University Purwokerto)
- Sugiyanto, S.H., M.H. (Secretary of the Supreme Court)
- Dr. Suprapti, S.H., M.H. (Deputy Chief Justice of the Semarang High Court)
- Dr. H. Syamsul Arief, S.H., M.H. (Head of the Agency for Strategic Policy and Legal and Judicial Education and Training at the Supreme Court)
Supreme Court Justice Candidates – Civil Chamber
- Bambang Hery Mulyono, S.H., M.H. (Chief Justice of the Denpasar High Court)
- Dr. Henny Trimira Handayani, S.H., M.H. (High Court Judge at the Denpasar High Court)
- IG Eko Purwanto, S.H., M.Hum. (High Court Judge at the Supreme Court Supervisory Body)
- Dr. Nurnaningsih, S.H., M.Kn. (Notary at Dr. Nurnaningsih, S.H., M.Kn. Notary Office)
- Dr. Sobandi, S.H., M.H. (Head of the Supreme Court’s Administrative Affairs Agency)
- Suwarno, S.H., M.H. (High Court Judge at the Denpasar High Court)
Supreme Court Justice Candidates – Religious Chamber
- Drs. H. Achmad Nurul Huda, M.H. (High Court Judge at the Supreme Court Supervisory Body)
- Dr. Khoirul Anwar, S.Ag., M.H. (High Court Judge at the Supreme Court’s Agency for Strategic Policy and Legal and Judicial Education and Training)
- Dr. Mamat Ruhimat, S.H., M.H. (High Judge of the Bandung Religious High Court)
- Dr. Drs. Moch. Sukkri, S.H., M.H. (Chief Justice of the Bandar Lampung Religious High Court)
- Dr. Musthofa, S.H., M.H. (Junior Registrar for Religious Civil Cases at the Supreme Court)
Supreme Court Justice Candidates – State Administrative Chamber (Tax Specific)
- Dr. Andre Irwanda, S.E., Ak., S.H., M.B.A., M.H. (Tax Court Judge)
- Dr. Arifin Halim, S.E., S.H., M.H. (Tax Consultant)
- Dr. Ismail Rumadan, M.H. (Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, National University)
- Dr. L.Y. Hari Sih Advianto, S.S.T., S.H., M.M., M.H. (Tax Court Judge)
- Dr. Maftuh Effendi, S.H., M.H. (Senior Case Filtering Judge at the Junior Registrar for State Administrative Cases at the Supreme Court)
- Prof. Dr. Yeheskiel Minggus Tiranda, S.H., M.H., PCCP., CLA. (Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Sultan Agung Islamic University (UNISSULA) Semarang)
Beyond the Supreme Court Justice candidates, KY also announced the successful passing of other crucial judicial roles. Four candidates for ad hoc Human Rights judges and two candidates for ad hoc Corruption Crime judges at the Supreme Court have also cleared the quality selection phase. These selections were made pursuant to Judicial Commission plenary decisions: Number 7/PENG/PIM/RH.04.03/05/2026 for ad hoc Human Rights judge candidates and Number 8/PENG/PIM/RH.04.03/05/2026 for ad hoc Corruption Crime judge candidates.
Ad Hoc Human Rights Judges at the Supreme Court
- Edwin Partogi Pasaribu, S.H., M.H. (Lawyer at UHP Law Firm)
- Hendra, S.T., S.H., M.H., G.R.C.E. (Chairman of the Supervisory Board at YLBHI Catur Bhakti)
- Rocky Panjaitan, S.H. (Chief Justice of the Tanjung Karang High Court)
- Vince Buyo, S.H., M.H. (Retired Indonesian National Armed Forces Officer)
Ad Hoc Corruption Crime Judges at the Supreme Court (2 individuals)
- Dr. Andreas Eno Tirtakusuma, S.H., S.Ak., M.H. (Ad Hoc Judge for Corruption Crimes at the Surabaya High Court)
- Sudjono, S.H., M.H. (Acting Head of Military Court 1-04 Palembang)
All successful candidates across both categories are now poised to undergo the next crucial stage: the health and personality selection, scheduled from June 3-5, 2026. The Judicial Commission emphatically stated that the results of the quality selection are final and indisputable. Candidates who passed this initial quality assessment but fail to participate in the upcoming health and personality selection will be automatically disqualified. Furthermore, Anita Kadir cautioned all participants, “Applicants are advised to disregard any parties who promise to assist in ensuring success or passing the selection process,” reinforcing the integrity and impartiality of the evaluation.
The Judicial Commission Urges Public Participation in Vetting Supreme Court Justice Candidates
During the same event, Abhan, a KY member and the Head of the Judicial Oversight and Investigation Division, highlighted the comprehensive nature of the upcoming health and personality assessment. He clarified that “the health and personality selection tests include a component for background checks,” emphasizing the thoroughness of the evaluation. In a bid to uphold transparency and integrity, the Judicial Commission has also extended a broad invitation to the public to provide information regarding the candidates.
“We certainly hope that members of the public, with clear identities, will provide written information or opinions concerning the background, integrity, capacity, behavior, and character of the Supreme Court Justice candidates,” Abhan further elaborated. Complementing this call, Andi Muhammad Asrun, a KY member and the Head of the Judicial Recruitment Division, stressed that public participation is an indispensable element of this process. He noted that the assessment extends beyond mere intellectual capabilities to encompass the personal integrity of the candidates.
“It’s not just about intellectual quality; we also look for personal integrity. After all, they are Supreme Court Justices; their conduct and thoughts must be supreme,” Asrun eloquently stated. He specifically urged the active involvement of various public sectors in tracing the candidates’ backgrounds, recognizing the collective responsibility in safeguarding judicial standards.
“The participation of journalists is crucial for tracing these records. Important groups like NGOs, anti-corruption NGOs, and judicial watchdogs also play a vital role. We want to know,” Asrun emphasized, highlighting the broad spectrum of stakeholders encouraged to contribute. To facilitate this, KY has established multiple channels for the public to report information, including a dedicated hotline, email, and other official complaint mechanisms.
“Should there be any issues or concerns raised by the public, we will clarify them. We will also dispatch a team to investigate the matter thoroughly,” Asrun affirmed, assuring the public that all credible reports will be taken seriously and acted upon by the Judicial Commission.
Summary
The Judicial Commission (KY) announced on May 26, 2026, that 36 Supreme Court Justice candidates (CHA) successfully passed the rigorous quality selection phase. These candidates are distributed across Criminal, Civil, Religious, and State Administrative (Tax specific) chambers. Additionally, four ad hoc Human Rights judges and two ad hoc Corruption Crime judges at the Supreme Court also cleared this crucial stage. All successful candidates are now eligible to proceed to the health and personality selection scheduled for June 3-5, 2026.
KY declared the quality selection results final and non-negotiable, warning that failure to participate in subsequent stages will lead to disqualification. To uphold transparency and integrity, KY urged the public to provide information regarding the candidates’ background, integrity, and character through various official channels. This public participation, particularly from journalists and NGOs, is considered vital for comprehensive background checks and ensuring the highest standards for future justices.