Analisis Pembentukan Pos Bantuan Hukum Kelurahan di Kabupaten Grobogan dalam Perspektif Akses Keadilan

The gap in access to legal aid in Grobogan Regency remains significant, particularly for poor communities living in rural areas. This condition is caused by geographical barriers, low levels of legal literacy, and the limited number of local legal aid institutions that can be accessed directly by the community. This study analyzes the establishment of Legal Aid Posts (Posbakum) at the sub-district level as a strategy to expand access to justice and strengthen community-based legal services. The study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document reviews, and were then analyzed thematically using the framework of access to justice, institutional theory, and social capital. Until 2024, only 14 villages, or approximately 5.1% of the total villages, had Posbakum with limited operations supported by paralegals and non-governmental organizations. Nevertheless, the presence of Posbakum has proven effective in shortening the distance to legal services, increasing the number of legal complaints, and strengthening collaboration among local governments, civil society, and advocates. Therefore, affirmative policies through regional regulations, budget support, and institutional capacity strengthening are needed to ensure that Posbakum develops into an inclusive and sustainable legal development instrument.