Law Enforcement Towards Recidivism of Stealing in the Indonesian Criminal Code

Recidivism of crimes is regulated in Articles 486 to 488 of the Criminal Code. Although it is already regulated, theft recidivism still occurs in Indonesia. The purpose of this research is to understand the law enforcement of repeat theft offenses and what needs to be done to ensure effective prevention. The research results show that the factors causing children to become recidivists of theft are economic factors, lack of knowledge, opportunity factors, and social environment factors. Efforts to address theft crimes in the jurisdiction of the Banda Aceh District Court include discussions involving multiple parties to ensure justice in preventing repeat theft offenses, as well as efforts in guidance, rehabilitation, and psychological support.