This research and study aim to find and develop theories about justice, the role, and the protection of the law. Where the researcher develops a conception of the legal area that guarantees justice, carries out the role according to the authority based on the applicable provisions so that the realization of legal protection for animals is protected by the state. This type of research is empirical legal research, using a sociological approach to law. The data sources are secondary data in the form of primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary (supporting) legal materials. The data obtained, both from primary, secondary, tertiary legal materials, as well as information from experts or academics, the data analysis was carried out with a qualitative and quantitative approach, namely content analysis and analysis of numbers and then explanations. This study shows that First, legal protection against elephants in the jurisdiction of Aceh Jaya Regency, which is based on Qanun Number 11 of 2019 concerning Wildlife Management. This protection is guaranteed in every area in Aceh, especially in Aceh Jaya District, where the Government is directly involved in dealing with issues regarding elephant conflicts. Second, the role of BKSDA Aceh Province, Aceh Jaya Regency in the protection of elephant animals, which is by applicable laws and regulations. However, this role has not been maximized in its implementation, where there are obstacles and obstacles in carrying out the duties and roles of the BKSDA.
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