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

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this curricular integration project is to analyze the motivation in the judgments issued by first-level judges in Ecuador, taking as a case study a judicial process handled in the Family, Women, Children and Adolescents Judicial Unit of Iñaquito. The methodology employed was qualitative-descriptive, based on the analytical method. The instruments questionnaire of correct motivation and standard of sufficiency were applied to verify the coherence between the proven facts, the applied norms, and the decision adopted. The results demonstrated that the analyzed judgment presented sufficient and correct motivation, as it was based on Articles 69 of the Constitution, 100 and 102 of the Code of Children and Adolescents, and 234 of the General Organic Code of Procedures. Furthermore, the judge assessed the evidence appropriately, relating the facts to the regulations and respecting the principle of the best interests of the child. It was concluded that a clear, logical, and well-structured judicial motivation guarantees fair decisions and strengthens transparency.