TY - JOUR
T1 - Automating case assessment in Ecuador’s legal system
T2 - a web-based application for COIP consultation
AU - Rivas-Echeverría, Francklin
AU - Ramos, Leo
AU - Gil-Osuna, Bartolomé
AU - Arciniegas, Stalin
AU - Enríquez, Edison Alejandro
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Computer Applications and Management 2024.
PY - 2024/6
Y1 - 2024/6
N2 - In today’s digital era, countless sectors have undergone transformational shifts, embracing modern technologies to optimize operations and service delivery. However, some fields have been slower to adapt, with the penal field in Ecuador being a poignant example. While other sectors have harnessed digital platforms for efficiency and broader reach, the legal framework in Ecuador remains largely traditional, posing challenges in terms of accessibility, efficiency, and public understanding. This discrepancy not only hinders professionals in their work but also creates barriers for the general public seeking clarity on legal matters. This paper introduces a web-based legal system specifically designed to address this gap. Our system focuses on enhancing accessibility and understanding of the Comprehensive Organic Penal Code (COIP) for both professionals and the general public. Specifically, we concentrate on Section Nine, titled Crimes Against Property Rights, situated within Chapter II Crimes Against Freedom Rights of Book I Penal Infraction. Through this platform, users can consult and evaluate legal cases, integrating the stipulated sanctions and corresponding legal nuances from the COIP 2014 (reformed on Feb. 2021). A user-friendly interface ensures efficient navigation, with features such as database queries, case evaluations, and a search history.
AB - In today’s digital era, countless sectors have undergone transformational shifts, embracing modern technologies to optimize operations and service delivery. However, some fields have been slower to adapt, with the penal field in Ecuador being a poignant example. While other sectors have harnessed digital platforms for efficiency and broader reach, the legal framework in Ecuador remains largely traditional, posing challenges in terms of accessibility, efficiency, and public understanding. This discrepancy not only hinders professionals in their work but also creates barriers for the general public seeking clarity on legal matters. This paper introduces a web-based legal system specifically designed to address this gap. Our system focuses on enhancing accessibility and understanding of the Comprehensive Organic Penal Code (COIP) for both professionals and the general public. Specifically, we concentrate on Section Nine, titled Crimes Against Property Rights, situated within Chapter II Crimes Against Freedom Rights of Book I Penal Infraction. Through this platform, users can consult and evaluate legal cases, integrating the stipulated sanctions and corresponding legal nuances from the COIP 2014 (reformed on Feb. 2021). A user-friendly interface ensures efficient navigation, with features such as database queries, case evaluations, and a search history.
KW - Computational law
KW - Computer science applications
KW - Decision support systems
KW - Legal informatics
KW - LegalTech
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85192087307&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s41870-024-01891-1
DO - 10.1007/s41870-024-01891-1
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85192087307
SN - 2511-2104
VL - 16
SP - 2901
EP - 2913
JO - International Journal of Information Technology (Singapore)
JF - International Journal of Information Technology (Singapore)
IS - 5
ER -