No. Public intoxication is not explicitly criminalized under Indonesia’s Penal Code (KUHP), but local regulations and police discretion under Law No. 2 of 2023 on Social Welfare and Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code empower authorities to detain individuals deemed a public nuisance. Regional governments, such as DKI Jakarta’s Governor Regulation No. 12 of 2022, impose fines or rehabilitation for disorderly conduct linked to alcohol. Enforcement varies, with tourist-heavy areas like Bali prioritizing penalties over arrests.
Key Regulations for Public Intoxication in Indonesia
- Local Government Bylaws: Regional authorities (e.g., Jakarta, Surabaya) enforce fines or mandatory rehabilitation under Perda (Regional Regulations) targeting public disturbances, not intoxication itself. Violations may incur IDR 500,000–5 million (USD 30–300) penalties.
- Police Authority: Under KUHAP (Criminal Procedure Code) and Law No. 2 of 2023, officers can detain individuals for “public order violations” if intoxication leads to aggression, obstruction, or endangerment, with potential charges under Article 351 (assault) or Article 506 (public nuisance).
- Tourism Zones: Bali’s Perda No. 2 of 2017 mandates rehabilitation for foreign tourists causing disruptions, while Jakarta’s Perda No. 8 of 2007 (amended 2023) imposes stricter penalties for repeat offenders in nightlife districts.