Abstract

RUDAS, Milena M.; BAENA-VALENCIA, Stefany  and  PEREZ-GARCIA, Ismael. Forensic psychological reports in first instance courts decisions in sexual assaults. Rev. Derecho [online]. 2016, n.46, pp.200-224. ISSN 0121-8697.  https://doi.org/10.14482/dere.46.8816.

It was analyzed the importance of forensic psychological reports on judicial decisions by first instance courts in sexual assaults in the city of Barranqui-lla, Colombia, this by using a quantitative descriptive methodology. Different variables were analyzed in order to know the mention of the forensic psychological evaluation and what is the differential value of the forensic psychological reports; as well it was reviewed the correlation between the final decision of the Judge and the results reflected in the forensic psychological report. As significant results, were identified that in 80 % the judge mention the psychological evaluation to substantiate the reasons of the sentence, also in 80 % the Judge made the sentence in a consistent manner with the results of the report. In conclusion, we propose that for Justice Administration it is imperative the support of specialized auxiliary personnel and legal psychologist serve as a direct source of knowledge, whose contribution is establish as a significant means of conviction.

Keywords : sexual assaults; forensic psychological reports; decisions; psychological expertise.

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