Criminal judge José Agustín Delmás stated that family violence is the most frequent crime in Paraguay's judicial system, followed by aggravated theft and alimony. On average, five to six cases of each type are registered per month.
José Agustín Delmás
Juez penal paraguayo que advirtió sobre la desactualización del sistema penitenciario y la necesidad de reformar la Ley 210/70.
Criminal judge José Agustín Delmás stated that Paraguay's prison legislation, dating from 1970, is completely outdated and does not meet the needs of social reintegration of convicts. He highlighted the creation of execution judges as progress, but warned that the system still operates under a "totally outdated" law.