Motivación en las sentencias emitidas por los jueces de primer nivel en Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract:This paper discusses how the motivation for judicial decisions is analyzed in Ecuador. It is not only a solid and meaningful rationale, but a legally required requirement, but also a necessary condition for ensuring procedural principles and guaranteeing transparency, legitimacy, and trust in the justice system. It emphasizes that adequate and sufficient motivation allows for objective analysis of decisions, ensuring respect for due process and effective protection of the fundamental rights of the parties involved. Furthermore, it analyzes the requirements for issuing judgments both the express provisions of legal applications based on legal grounds, the General Organic Code of Procedure, and the Constitution which require clear, reasoned, and legally compliant rationales. This aspect is central to avoiding arbitrariness and strengthening judicial accountability. At the same time, recommendations are proposed aimed at strengthening judges' skills in legal argumentation techniques and judgment writing, fostering an institutional culture that guarantees well-founded and understandable decisions. This research contributes to understanding the central role motivation plays in the quality of justice and the social perception of its impartiality. It also emphasizes the need to establish guidelines and best practice.