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

Abstract

Abstract: The study of judgments in matters of Family, Women, Children, and Adolescents, issued by first-level judges through the analysis of Judgment 01658-2024-00243, makes a significant contribution. It provides an exhaustive analysis of the requirements for the reasoning behind every judicial decision. This study offers a necessary contribution to society by examining the requirements for a sound judgment based on its reasoning, guaranteeing constitutional principles such as due process, legal certainty, and effective judicial protection. Sufficient and correct reasoning allows other bodies, such as appellate courts or constitutional review bodies, to conduct a more in-depth review of the decision. Decisions issued by judges must be adequately justified. Through a rigorous study of legal doctrine and jurisprudence, we can further analyze the requirements of reasoning, which must express the factual and legal reasons that support them. This ensures that individuals are aware of and can exercise their right to defense and to challenge decisions.