This research aims (1) to find out the role of medicolegal forensics in provingcriminal acts and (2) to find out the inhibiting factors of medicolegal forensics inproving criminal acts. The type of research employed is empirical research, namely a legal method that functions to see the law in real terms and examine how the lawworks in the community. It is research with field data as the main source, such asthe results of interviews and observations. The research results indicate that (1)The role of medicolegal forensics in proving criminal acts in Gorontalo is verynecessary for the role of medicolegal forensics installations. But, in this case, theproof carried out by the medicolegal forensics’ installation is still ineffectivebecause, in the field, forensic experts in Gorontalo are still limited. (2) Theinhibiting factors of medicolegal forensics in proving are quite serious, namelystarting from the lack of human resources and not supporting infrastructure andfacilities. It interferes with the proving process. This research recommends that (1)The police medics and Health Unit of Gorontalo Regional Police should addforensic experts and forensic personnel to support the acceleration of proofs inGorontalo, and (2) The two parties mentioned above can complete the facilities andinfrastructure in the Bhayangkara Hospital of Gorontalo to support the proof ofcriminal acts.