T The misuse of narcotics is still a serious problem that has an impact on social stability and public health. in the practice of the criminal justice system, the handling of narcotics abuse cases often leads to debate regarding the dropping of prison sentences or the provision of medical and social rehabilitation. this research aims to analyze and assess the suitability of evidence in decision number 1517/pid.sus/2021/pn makassar with the provisions of the circular letter of the supreme court number 4 of 2010. normative legal research is used as a method of research, with emphasis on the study of legal norms, principles, and concepts, as well as court rulings. the research results show that the evidence in the form of urine examination, the amount of narcotics evidence within the limit of personal use, and the absence of indication of illicit trafficking have factually proven the defendant to be a narcotics abuser. however, the judgment and amar of the decision of the panel of judges have not fully reflected the suitability of the evidence with sema number 4 of 2010 as the basis for determining the status of the defendant and providing rehabilitation.