IMPLEMENTASI PRINSIP NEGARA HUKUM DALAM MEMBERIKAN PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP NOTARIS

The existence of assurance, order and legal protection that is based on truth and justice has been the principle of constitutional state (rechtstaat). It requires the state to provide fair recognition, security, protection, legal certainty and equal treatment of law to its citizens. One of state services to its people is providing them opportunity to obtain proof or legal documents pertaining to civil law. For those purposes, officials known as public notary handles the proof or documents. Minuta of the deed establishment belongs to state that must be kept until the unspecified time limit. A notary sometimes deals with legal issues in carrying out his duties although has been cautious with legislation. The legal issues may bring the notary to stage of investigation by law enforcement officials, whether dealing with investigator, prosecutor, or judge, where it is necessary for the judicial process. UUJN has regarded notary as a public official who runs the legal profession and they should get legal protection because notary is regarded as professional job not as personal.