El régimen semiabierto y su aplicación como beneficio penitenciario para personas privadas de libertad.

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the semi-open regime in Ecuador and its application as a penitentiary benefit for the social rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. The rehabilitation of inmates is a fundamental principle of the Ecuadorian penitentiary system, as established in the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code (COIP). However, the implementation of this benefit faces several challenges, including the lack of specialized judges, the discretionary nature of judicial decisions, and the absence of effective monitoring and control mechanisms for beneficiaries. Through a thorough examination of current regulations, relevant case law, and documented case studies, this study seeks to highlight the shortcomings in the application of the semi-open regime and propose concrete measures for its improvement. The research places special emphasis on the need to reform application criteria, enhance the professionalization of penitentiary guarantees judges, and establish a monitoring structure that ensures compliance with the objectives of the sentence and the reintegration of inmates into society.