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https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-v/chapter-59/587/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593)›Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593)›§ 587 - Possess...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593) › Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593) › § 587 - Possession for unlawful purposes; penalty
Any person having unlawfully in his possession explosives or any substance that may be used to manufacture explosives, or any object that may be used for blasting or for manufacturing explosives or bombs, such as a fuse, battery, clock, acid, blasting or detonating cap, or any other that may serve for analogous purpose...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-v/chapter-59/588/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593)›Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593)›§ 588 - Unlawfu...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593) › Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593) › § 588 - Unlawful possession
Any person unlawfully having in his possession explosives or any substance that may be used to manufacture explosives for purposes other than those provided in § 587 of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History —June 28, 1969, No. 134, p. 396, § 28; June 4, 1980, No. 108, p. 348, § 1; Oct. 8, 1980, No. 17, p...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-v/chapter-59/589/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593)›Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593)›§ 589 - Possess...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593) › Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593) › § 589 - Possession as prima facie evidence of unlawful intent...
In the trial of any person accused of having committed any of the offenses set forth in § 587 of this title, if the unlawful possession of explosives or of a substance that may be used to manufacture explosives, is proved, said proof shall be prima facie evidence that the defendant committed the crime or crimes charged...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-v/chapter-59/590/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593)›Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593)›§ 590 - Other p...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593) › Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593) › § 590 - Other penalties
Any violation of the provisions in this chapter and its regulations, unless otherwise expressly provided therein, shall constitute a misdemeanor. History —June 28, 1969, No. 134, p. 396, § 30; June 4, 1980, No. 108, p. 348, § 1; Oct. 8, 1980, No. 17, p. 1007, § 1; Sept. 14, 2004, No. 281, § 4.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-v/chapter-59/591/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593)›Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593)›§ 591 - False i...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593) › Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593) › § 591 - False information on proposed use
Any person who in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall furnish false information as to the use which he proposes to give to the explosive or substance that may be used to manufacture explosives shall incur in a misdemeanor. A use different from that set forth in the journal or book of record established in...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-v/chapter-59/592/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593)›Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593)›§ 592 - Seizure
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593) › Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593) › § 592 - Seizure
The Secretary of Justice shall seize every vehicle, mount, vessel or plane in which there is loaded, unloaded, transported, carried or transferred, that is used for loading, unloading, transporting, carrying or transferring, or that is caught loaded, or at the time of loading or unloading, or when transporting or carry...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-v/chapter-59/593/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593)›Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593)›§ 593 - Seizure...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART V - Regulation of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Dangerous Devices (§§ 411-454 — 593) › Chapter 59 - Explosives Act (§§ 561 — 593) › § 593 - Seizure for unlawful possession
Any explosive or substance that may be used to manufacture explosives and any blasting or detonating caps that may be manufactured, used, possessed, stored, transported, sold or in any manner transferred in Puerto Rico in violation of the provisions of this chapter or its regulations shall be seized and confiscated by ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vi/chapter-81/801/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VI - Accident Prevention (§§ 801 — 804-809)›Chapter 81 - Accident-Prevention Council (§§ 801 — 804-809)›§ 801 - Creation and membership
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VI - Accident Prevention (§§ 801 — 804-809) › Chapter 81 - Accident-Prevention Council (§§ 801 — 804-809) › § 801 - Creation and membership
The Accident-Prevention Council is hereby created, which shall be constituted by seven members and shall be composed of the Commissioner of Insurance as its ex officio chairman, the Superintendent of Police of Puerto Rico, the Chief of the Puerto Rico Firefighter Corps, the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources, the M...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vi/chapter-81/802/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VI - Accident Prevention (§§ 801 — 804-809)›Chapter 81 - Accident-Prevention Council (§§ 801 — 804-809)›§ 802 - Powers to promote protection of h...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VI - Accident Prevention (§§ 801 — 804-809) › Chapter 81 - Accident-Prevention Council (§§ 801 — 804-809) › § 802 - Powers to promote protection of human lives
The Accident-Prevention Council shall have power to promote the protection of human life in industry and in places for recreation and sports, buildings devoted to public shows, public streets, and apartment buildings, and homes of Puerto Rico, and for such purposes it shall act in accordance with the following provisio...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vi/chapter-81/803/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VI - Accident Prevention (§§ 801 — 804-809)›Chapter 81 - Accident-Prevention Council (§§ 801 — 804-809)›§ 803 - Meetings of council
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VI - Accident Prevention (§§ 801 — 804-809) › Chapter 81 - Accident-Prevention Council (§§ 801 — 804-809) › § 803 - Meetings of council
The Accident-Prevention Council shall hold meetings as often as it may be necessary; but at least once every two months. History —May 15, 1938, No. 317, p. 558, § 3.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-92/913/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920)›§ 913 - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920) › § 913 - Definitions
The terms listed below, as used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings: (a) Shopping center.— Defined as a private commercial property with areas for the parking of vehicles and service areas for loading and unloading, which houses a conglomerate of commercial establishments or offices. (b) Establishment.— ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-92/914/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920)›§ 914 - Code of conduct
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920) › § 914 - Code of conduct
The administrator of a shopping center shall be entitled to adopt and enforce a “code of conduct”, as defined in subsection (g) of section 2 of this Act [sic], for the healthy interaction of users visiting the shopping center. Said code of conduct shall be recorded in writing and posted legibly in visible and conspicuo...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-92/915/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920)›§ 915 - Right of admission res...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920) › § 915 - Right of admission reserved
The administrator of a shopping center may reserve the right of admission into his/her property, and as such may forbid the entrance of those persons whose conduct contravenes the shopping center’s code of conduct. Tenants, in turn, may reserve the right of admission into their particular establishments and may forbid ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-92/916/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920)›§ 916 - Nonadmittance warning
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920) › § 916 - Nonadmittance warning
The administrator and the tenants of a shopping center shall be empowered to issue a “nonadmittance warning” in order to forbid the entrance of a person into the shopping center and/or the establishments, as the case may be, for a period of time which may never exceed ninety (90) days from the date on which the conduct...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-92/917/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920)›§ 917 - Notice
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920) › § 917 - Notice
The administrator or any of the tenants shall enjoin in writing and serve the “warning” upon the person to whom admittance into the property is to be denied. This “warning” shall specify the time at which the offender is to leave the premises of the shopping center or the establishment and the term during which entranc...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-92/918/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920)›§ 918 - Expulsion of the offen...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920) › § 918 - Expulsion of the offender
The administrator or any of the tenants may, reasonably and in an adequate manner, make an offender leave the shopping center or establishment as long as the offender has been enjoined in writing for his/her unacceptable conduct and after having requested him/her to cease and desist in the violation of the code of cond...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-92/919/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920)›§ 919 - Liability of the admin...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920) › § 919 - Liability of the administrator and the tenants
The civil liability of the administrator as well as that of tenants concerning the expulsion of persons from the shopping center or from any establishment shall be governed by those provisions contained in the Puerto Rico Civil Code or any other applicable law. History —Dec. 6, 2007, No. 179, § 8.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-92/920/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920)›§ 920 - Penalties
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 92 - Protection and Security Code (§§ 913 — 920) › § 920 - Penalties
Any person who remains or attempts to remain in a shopping center or in an establishment for any period of time after written warning has been issued by the administrator or a tenant requiring the person to vacate the premises of the shopping center or the establishment, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be there ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-94/951/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955)›§ 951 - Authorization for ...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955) › § 951 - Authorization for payment
The Police Superintendent is hereby authorized to pay from the funds appropriated to the operating budget of the Puerto Rico Police up to the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) as a reward to the person or persons whose information leads to the capture of an individual accused or convicted of violating the ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-94/952/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955)›§ 952 - Maximum amount of ...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955) › § 952 - Maximum amount of payment
The Superintendent shall not have an amount greater than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to pay the reward to the person or persons who furnished information to the police leading to the arrest or capture at the same time of the same person who has been declared a fugitive, who has escaped from our penal instit...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-94/953/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955)›§ 953 - Persons ineligible...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955) › § 953 - Persons ineligible for reward
The reward provided in this chapter shall not be payable to any member of the Police, guard or official of the penal institutions, nor to any internal-revenue agent of the Department of the Treasury, nor to any official of the Courts of Justice of Puerto Rico. History —Aug. 8, 1974, No. 14, Part 2, p. 619, § 3.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-94/954/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955)›§ 954 - Funds; fiscal proc...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955) › § 954 - Funds; fiscal proceedings
The funds for the administration of this chapter shall be paid from the operational budget of the Police of Puerto Rico, and the payments for the reward provided in § 951 of this title shall be made pursuant to the fiscal proceedings established for the disbursement of public funds by the Department of the Treasury. Hi...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-94/955/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955)›§ 955 - Regulation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94 - Reward for Information to Police (§§ 951 — 955) › § 955 - Regulation
The Superintendent shall establish by regulation the norms that shall govern the granting of the rewards herein provided. The regulation shall provide, among other things, the norms to distribute the reward when more than one person is entitled thereto. Said regulation shall take effect as soon as it is approved by the...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-94b/971/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971 - Short title
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971 - Short title
This chapter shall be denominated as the “Act Against Organized Crime and Money Laundering of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico”. History —July 13, 1978, No. 33, p. 468, § 1; Aug. 30, 1992, No. 52, § 1, eff. 30 days after Aug. 30, 1992.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-94b/971a/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971a - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971a - Definitions
The words and phrases contained in this chapter shall have the meaning set forth hereinbelow, unless otherwise inferred from the context: (a) Organized crime.— Any violation of subsections (a), (b), (c) and (d) of § 971b of this title, whether individually or collectively. (b) Organized criminal activity.— Any act or t...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twenty-five/subtitle-1/part-vii/chapter-94b/971b/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971b - Prohibited activi...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971b - Prohibited activities
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person who has received any income derived directly or indirectly from any pattern of organized criminal activity or the collection of an illegal debt in which such person has participated as principal, as such term is defined in Art. 35 of the Penal Code of Puerto Rico, to use or inves...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971c - Prescription
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971c - Prescription
Any penal action that may be brought against the person who violates the provisions of § 971b of this title shall not prescribe. Any individual act which is a part of the pattern of organized criminal activity or money laundering taking place after the approval of this Act shall prescribe after ten (10) years, except i...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971d - Penalties and sei...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971d - Penalties and seizure of property
(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of § 971b of this title, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment for a fixed term of fifteen (15) years. Should there be aggravating circumstances, the fixed term established herein ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971e - Acquisition of as...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971e - Acquisition of assets; penalty
Any person who, while acting in common accord with or in the name of a person charged with or convicted of violating this chapter, in violation of the provisions of § 971d of this title acquires or attempts to acquire any property as described in subsection (b) of said section that had been confiscated or was subject t...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971f - Cancellation of c...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971f - Cancellation of charter
The Secretary of Justice may institute civil proceedings to cancel the corporate charter of any corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or to cancel or revoke any license, permit or authorization granted to any foreign corporation doing business or charitable work in Puerto Rico when: (...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971g - Paralyzation of o...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971g - Paralyzation of operation of enterprises or individuals
The Secretary of Justice may institute civil proceedings to paralyze the operation of any type of enterprise, other than a corporation, when: (a) A person in his individual character, or any person in the control of the enterprise, who may be a partner, owner, employee, agent or a person who exercises control in the op...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971h - Civil remedies
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971h - Civil remedies
(a) The Court of First Instance of Puerto Rico shall have jurisdiction to impose penalties and to prevent violations of this chapter through appropriate orders, including but without being limited: (1) To issue injunctions or quo warrantos; (2) to order the repeal of any license, permit or authorization regardless of w...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971i - Civil remedies—In...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971i - Civil remedies—Independence
The civil remedies and actions to prevent violations of this chapter may be instituted separately from the criminal action or other legal remedy. History —July 13, 1978, No. 33, p. 468, § 10.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971j - Civil remedies—Ac...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971j - Civil remedies—Acceleration
In any civil action instituted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico [under this chapter], the Secretary of Justice may make evident through a motion that, in his opinion, the case is one of great public interest. A copy of the motion shall be sent immediately to the Administrative Judge of the Court who shall immediately...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971k - Civil remedies—Pu...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971k - Civil remedies—Public or private actions
Any civil action or proceeding related to this chapter, instituted by the Secretary of Justice under the provisions of this chapter, may be public or private, in the discretion of the court, after taking into consideration the rights of the parties involved. History —July 13, 1978, No. 33, p. 468, § 12.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971l - Investigation; re...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971l - Investigation; request; procedure
(a) When the Secretary of Justice has reason to believe that any person or entity is in possession, custody or control of any documents or objects relevant to an investigation on organized crime or money laundering under this chapter and prior to initiating any civil or criminal action, he may require him/her in writin...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971m - Notice of request
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971m - Notice of request
(a) The notice of the request, or any request made according to this section, may be carried out in one of the following forms: (1) By delivering a properly processed copy to any partner, agent, or general agent, or to any agent authorized by law to receive summons on behalf of that person, or directly to the person; (...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971n - Return of documen...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971n - Return of documents; custody
When the investigation of the criminal activity for which the documents were produced is finished, or when any case or action that arises from said investigation is concluded, the investigator shall return the documents to the person that produced them, except for those copies made by the Secretary of Justice, and thos...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971o - Return of documen...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971o - Return of documents; custody—Noncompliance with request
If any person does not comply with the request to produce documents or objects under this chapter, or when the satisfactory copying or reproducing of evidence is hindered because the person refuses to hand over the material, the Secretary of Justice shall enjoin the court to issue an order for the person to comply with...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971p - Destruction of or...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971p - Destruction of or damage to documents or objects; penalty
Any destruction, mutilation, alteration, concealment, removal or any other damage done to the documents or objects requested by the Secretary of Justice shall constitute a felony and shall be sanctioned with imprisonment for a fixed term of three (3) years. Should there be aggravating circumstances, the fixed term esta...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971q - Judicial authoriz...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971q - Judicial authorization to record nontelephonic conversations
The Secretary of Justice of Puerto Rico is hereby empowered to petition before a judge of the Court of First Instance of Puerto Rico the authorization to record any nontelephonic conversation, when he has grounds to believe that a person is engaged, or involved in a pattern or organized crime activity, as this term is ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971r - Penalties for fal...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971r - Penalties for false information or disclosure of a judicial ord...
Any person who intentionally renders false testimony for the court to issue a judicial order authorizing the recording of nontelephonic conversations, and any person who on the basis of said false information, and knowing it is false, requests the Secretary of Justice to request such an order before the court shall be ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s)›§ 971s - Annual reports
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94B - Action Against Organized Crime (§§ 971 — 971s) › § 971s - Annual reports
The Secretary of Justice shall file a report containing all nonprivileged information related to the experience in the application of § 971q of this title to the Legislature, within the first fifteen (15) days after the beginning of each regular session, which shall include the following without it being understood as ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972 - Declaration of p...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972 - Declaration of public policy
It is the public policy of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to offer protection and assistance to victims and witnesses in judicial proceedings elucidated in the courts as well as during the investigations that are carried out, to promote their full cooperation and participation free from intimidation in those proceedin...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972a - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972a - Definitions
For the purposes of §§ 972—972j of this title, the following terms shall have the meaning expressed herein: (a) Victim.— Means any natural person against whom any crime contemplated by the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the laws of the United States of America has been committed or attempted. (b) Witness.— ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972b - Authority and d...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972b - Authority and duty of Secretary
The Secretary of Justice of Puerto Rico shall have the duty and authority to establish the necessary measures to prevent the intimidation of victims, witnesses, potential witnesses, their family and relatives, and to provide them with the protection and assistance that is deemed necessary at a given moment to assure th...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972c - Division; creat...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972c - Division; creation
(a) In order to implement the purposes of §§ 972—972j of this title, a Division for the Protection and Assistance to Victims, Witnesses, Potential Witnesses, their Family and Relatives is hereby created attached to the Special Investigations Bureau of the Department of Justice. (b) The Protection Division shall be crea...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972d - Emergency line;...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972d - Emergency line; establishment
(a) The Department of Justice shall establish and keep an emergency line in operation twenty-four (24) hours a day to serve crime victims, witnesses, potential witnesses, their family and relatives, who feel threatened by delinquents against whom they have testified or would have to testify. (b) Every person who qualif...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972e - Other protectio...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972e - Other protection services
When the circumstances so warrant, the Secretary may take other emergency measures in order to protect the persons who qualify under the provisions of §§ 972—972j of this title: (a) He may acquire real estate or personal property by purchase, lease or in any other fashion and establish a shelter which shall provide saf...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972f - Authority to se...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972f - Authority to seek court orders
The Secretary may seek a cease and desist order from the courts at any time after an official process has been initiated, addressed to any person who is intimidating or attempting to intimidate, directly or indirectly, a victim, witness, potential witness, their family and relatives. Once it is issued, the Secretary or...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972g - Persons qualifi...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972g - Persons qualified under this chapter—Referral system
The Secretary shall establish a system for the referral of persons who qualify to receive protection services under the provisions of §§ 972—972j of this title to the Protection and Witness Assistance Division. Referrals shall take place whenever it is suspected that a victim, witness, potential witness, their family o...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972h - Persons qualifi...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972h - Persons qualified under this chapter—Eligibility for protecti...
The protection benefits provided by §§ 972—972j of this title shall be extended to every person victim of a crime, witness, potential witness, their family or relatives, regardless of the crime’s nature or degree, if it is determined that any of the persons mentioned is in danger of suffering threats, aggressions or di...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972i - Agreements with...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972i - Agreements with the United States Justice Department
The Secretary of Justice shall make the necessary agreements with the United States Department of Justice so that persons who qualify for protection under §§ 972—972j of this title in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico may resort to the benefits of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-452; 84 Stat. 922) ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972i-1 - Administratio...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972i-1 - Administration of Division
The Secretary may appoint a Director for the Protection and Assistance to Victims and Witnesses Division, and delegate on said official the responsibility and authority to administer and to implement §§ 972—972j of this title. The Division shall not be subjected to the provisions of §§ 931 et seq. of Title 3, known as ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972i-2 - Fiscal flexib...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972i-2 - Fiscal flexibility
The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall establish the necessary regulations to guarantee the flexibility and confidentiality of the fiscal matters of the Division, including the availability of funds appropriated by the Legislature. History —July 9, 1986, No. 77, p. 249, added as § 11 o...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 972j - Regulations
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 972j - Regulations
The Secretary of Justice shall prepare and implement detailed regulations that allow compliance with the objectives of this act, sixty (60) days after its approval. These regulations shall also include provisions that integrate the victim’s and witnesses’s rights covered by the Federal Guidelines for Fair Treatment of ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 973 - Rights of victim...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 973 - Rights of victims and witnesses of crimes—Purpose
In harmony with the public policy of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico of providing protection and assistance to victims and witnesses during judicial proceedings and investigations carried out pursuant to §§ 972—972j of this title, the Bill of Rights of Victims and Witnesses of Crimes is hereby adopted. History —Apr. 22...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 973a - Rights of victi...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 973a - Rights of victims and witnesses of crimes—Bill of rights
Any person who qualifies for protection under the provisions of §§ 972-972j of this title shall be entitled to: (a) Receive compassionate and dignified treatment from the public officials and employees that represent the agencies that compose the criminal justice system, during the phases of investigation, proceedings,...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 973a-1 - Bill of right...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 973a-1 - Bill of rights of minors, minors with disabilities and/or i...
In addition to the rights listed in § 973a of this title, every victim or witness to a crime or offense under eighteen (18) years of age and every person who has a disability or mental retardation, shall have the following rights: (a) Shall not be exposed to experiences that could cause serious consequences to his/her ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 973a-2 - Victims and w...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 973a-2 - Victims and witnesses assistance technicians
In order to implement the public policy established in §§ 973—973c of this title, the Victims and Witnesses Assistance Division is hereby created, attached to the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Criminal, Minors and Family Affairs; and attached to the Special Investigations Bureau of the Department of Justice, the Vi...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 973b - Victims and wit...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 973b - Victims and witnesses assistance technicians—Action to claim
Any person entitled to any of the rights recognized by §§ 973—973c of this title may himself, or through his guardian or a public official or private person interested in his well-being, resort to the Department of Justice or to any other administrative forum or part of the Court of First Instance of the judicial distr...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c)›§ 973c - Victims and wit...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94C - Victims and Witnesses Protection (§§ 972 — 973c) › § 973c - Victims and witnesses assistance technicians—Actions reserved
The exercise of the action authorized by §§ 973—973c of this title is separate from any other civil or criminal action, right or remedy that is provided by the laws in effect, and none of the provisions of §§ 973—973c of this title shall limit or impede the exercise of such actions, rights or remedies. History —Apr. 22...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981 - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981 - Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning stated hereinafter: (a) Cases of emergency.— A situation or occasional combination of unusual circumstances that cause an unexpected or unforeseen need that requires the immediate delivery of assistance in order to achieve a speedy...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981a - Crime Victims ...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981a - Crime Victims Compensation Office
“The Crime Victims and Witnesses Compensation and Services Office is hereby created, attached to the Department of Justice, for the purpose of authorizing and granting the payment of compensation to victims eligible to receive the benefits granted by this chapter. Moreover, the Office shall provide support, services, a...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981b - Duties and pow...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981b - Duties and powers of the Director
The Director of the Office shall have the following duties and powers: (a) Administer the Crime Victims and Witnesses Compensation and Services Office. (b) Evaluate and adjudicate the limits of the compensation to be paid to eligible victims and the procedure for the payment of claims, subject to the provisions of this...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981c - Personnel
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981c - Personnel
The Office shall constitute an Individual Administrator pursuant to, the provisions of Act No. 5 of Oct. 14, 1975, as amended, known as the “Public Service Personnel Act”. The Secretary shall be the nominating authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. He/She shall appoint the technical, office and stenograp...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981d - Qualifying cri...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981d - Qualifying crimes
The Office may grant compensation for damages suffered from the commission of one or more of the following crimes or the attempt thereof: (a) Murder. (b) Manslaughter. (c) Negligent homicide. (d) Sexual assault. (e) Kidnapping. (f) Aggravated kidnapping. (g) Child abduction. (h) Domestic violence. (i) Child abuse. (j) ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981e - Impediments to...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981e - Impediments to compensation
The Office shall be precluded from granting compensation when one or more of the following circumstances are present: (a) When the crime is committed while the victim is confined in a penal institution or has not served the total penalty imposed. (b) When the victim was engaged in criminal conduct at the time of the ev...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981f - Eligibility re...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981f - Eligibility requirements
In order to be entitled to the benefits granted by this chapter, the victim shall meet the following requirements: (a) Report to law enforcement officers the commission of the criminal conduct which has caused the injury. This report shall be made within ninety-six (96) hours following the criminal act, unless there is...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981g - Application fo...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981g - Application for compensation
(a) Every claimant shall submit in writing the corresponding application before the Office on the form prepared to such effects. When the claimant is a minor or a disabled person, he/she shall appear represented by his/her parents, custodian or guardian. (b) The claimant shall have the obligation to enclose with the ap...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981h - Victim compens...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981h - Victim compensation benefits
The benefits granted by this chapter shall compensate the claimant for the following reasons up to the limits provided hereinbelow: (a) Reasonable expenses incurred for medical treatment, including chiropractic or rehabilitation, hospitalization services and medical care, and others such as ambulance service, medicatio...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981i - Deductions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981i - Deductions
A deduction shall be made from the compensation granted, for any other benefit or indemnification that the victim or his/her dependents have received or are in the process of receiving for compensable damages under the provisions of this chapter. The benefits or indemnification proceeding from the following sources are...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981j - Subrogation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981j - Subrogation
When compensation has been paid for damages or death pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the Fund, represented by the Secretary, shall be entitled to compensation by the person responsible for the injury or death, in a sum equal to that disbursed as compensation, in addition to the expenses incurred for costs. ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981k - Procedure for ...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981k - Procedure for the adjudication of claims—Reconsideration and...
The Director shall investigate and resolve all the claims by using the procedure adopted to such effects through regulations, which shall ensure the rights of the parties. Any claimant who is not satisfied with the decision of the Director may request a reconsideration pursuant to §§ 2101 et seq. of Title 3. Likewise, ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981l - Income from re...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981l - Income from recreating the crime
Every natural or juridical person that contracts with a convict or person accused of a crime, or with his/her agent, legal representative, relative, participant or conspirator although not convicted of said crime, in order to recreate the commission of said crime, which includes a statement of the thoughts, feelings, o...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981m - Penalties
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981m - Penalties
Every person who violates the provisions of this chapter or of the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, shall incur a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be sanctioned with a penalty consisting of a fine of five hundred dollars (500). Every person who furnishes false information to the Office shall incur a f...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n)›§ 981n - Administrative...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94D - Crime Victims Compensation Office (§§ 981 — 981n) › § 981n - Administrative expenses
The Secretary may use a maximum of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Fund for the operating expenses of said Office. History —July 29, 1998, No. 183, § 24; Aug. 25, 2000, No. 195, § 8.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 98...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 982e) › § 982 - Establishment
The Puerto Rico Police shall establish a “SILVER Plan”, whose purpose shall be to alert the public to a missing person, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or any kin[d] of dementia by a physician authorized to practice medicine in Puerto Rico. With the collaboration of the Department of Transportation and ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 98...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 982e) › § 982a - Notice
The Puerto Rico Police shall notify the communications media and the broadcast media of Puerto Rico of the activation of the “SILVER Plan” and shall invite them to voluntarily participate in the same. History —Oct. 26, 2009, No. 132, § 3.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 98...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 982e) › § 982b - Criteria
The following criteria shall concur, prior to the activation of the “SILVER Alert”: (1) The person must have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other kind of dementia; (2) the citizen reporting a missing person to the Police must prove that the missing person suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia through...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 98...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 982e) › § 982c - Emergency alert
As soon as the Puerto Rico Police forwards the information, the media and the participating entities shall voluntarily agree to broadcast an emergency alert to the public in relation to cases of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who is missing. After a distinctive sound tone, the alert must read: “...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 98...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 982e) › § 982d - Coordinating Committee
The Puerto Rico Police shall designate the SILVER Plan Coordinating Committee, which shall issue norms, rules or regulations as necessary to fully comply with this chapter. History —Oct. 26, 2009, No. 132, § 6.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 98...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94E - Enabling Act for the Implementation of the SILVER Alert Plan (§§ 982 — 982e) › § 982e - Disclosure of norms and regulatio...
The Secretary of the Department of Health is hereby designated to disclose the norms, rules or regulations established by the Puerto Rico Police on the execution of the SILVER Plan. These agencies shall disclose the information through informational brochures, conferences, public service announcements on radio and tele...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f)›§ 9...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f) › § 983 - Creation
The “Security Management, Prevention and Advisory Council”, hereinafter COMPAS, is hereby created. History —Jan. 11, 2012, No. 14, § 2, eff. 30 days after Jan. 11, 2012.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f)›§ 9...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f) › § 983a - Composition
COMPAS shall be constituted by the President of the Mayor’s Federation, the President of the Mayor’s Association and the Chief Executives of the following government agencies related to security and protection in Puerto Rico: (1) Puerto Rico Police. (2) Department of Justice. (3) Department of Corrections. (4) Any othe...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f)›§ 9...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f) › § 983b - Objectives
COMPAS shall have the following main objectives: (1) Identify and outline comprehensive strategies in order to provide greater protection and security to the citizenry. (2) Interagency coordination of anticrime projects with the participating municipalities, in order for the same to be more effective. (3) Achieve the e...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f)›§ 9...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f) › § 983c - Responsibilities of Governor
COMPAS shall be chaired by the Governor of Puerto Rico, whose duties and responsibilities shall include: to preside over COMPAS meetings. Said meetings shall be held at least once every three (3) months, at the place designated by the latter. (1) To follow-up on the implementation of outlined measures and strategies to...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f)›§ 9...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f) › § 983d - Contributions by government agencies
Government agencies that are part of COMPAS are hereby authorized to contribute physical, financial, and human resources, in accordance with their capacities, to defray COMPAS operations and make them feasible. History —Jan. 11, 2012, No. 14, § 6, eff. 30 days after Jan. 11, 2012.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f)›§ 9...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f) › § 983e - Municipal Security Council
The municipalities shall be empowered to establish Municipal Security Councils in accordance with their capacities, physical, financial, and human resources available to them and which shall be composed of one (1) representative of the Police Region of the Puerto Rico Police corresponding to the municipality, one (1) r...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f)›Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f)›§ 9...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VII - Prevention and Control of Crime (§§ 901-912 — 983f) › Chapter 94F - Security Management, Prevention, and Advisory Council (§§ 983 — 983f) › § 983f - Comprehensive strategies
Participating municipalities shall be empowered to establish and outline comprehensive strategies in order to provide protection and security to the citizenry. In accordance with this, said municipalities shall file with COMPAS a report including their suggestions, recommendations, and effectiveness, as may be required...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 95 - Police Force (§§ 1001-1029 — 1030)›§ 1029a - Scholarship Fund for Children of Mem...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 95 - Police Force (§§ 1001-1029 — 1030) › § 1029a - Scholarship Fund for Children of Members of the Police Corps
(a) The Scholarship Fund for Children of Members of the Police Corps, hereinafter denominated as the “Fund”, is hereby created as a special fund, not subject to a particular fiscal year, distinct and separate from all other monies or funds of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This Fund shall be adminis...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045)›§ 1041 - Creation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045) › § 1041 - Creation
A Special Fund is hereby created in the Department of the Treasury for the Puerto Rico Police which shall be administered by the Superintendent, pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by him in harmony with the provisions in force for the administration of similar funds, with the prior approval of said regulatio...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045)›§ 1042 - Accepting contributions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045) › § 1042 - Accepting contributions
The Superintendent of Police is hereby authorized to accept, receive and dispose of any donation of funds and assets, contributions, transfers and conveyances made to the Police for the purposes consigned in this chapter. The provisions of §§ 1101 et seq. of Title 3 shall not apply in the acceptance of donations by the...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045)›§ 1043 - Powers and duties of the Superinten...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045) › § 1043 - Powers and duties of the Superintendent
The Superintendent of Police shall also have the faculty to hire the personnel that is indispensable to carry out his/her duties, create positions, posts and fix salaries, with the authority to follow the same recruitment system, classification and compensation of the Puerto Rico Police personnel or that which is reaso...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045)›§ 1044 - Limitations
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045) › § 1044 - Limitations
The Superintendent shall not use the resources of this Special Fund in substitution of the appropriations from the General Fund of the Commonwealth, when there is a restriction or condition in that sense. Neither shall the money of the Special Fund be used for any purpose or in any way that will constitute a violation ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045)›§ 1045 - Annual report
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 96 - Special Police Fund (§§ 1041 — 1045) › § 1045 - Annual report
The Superintendent of the Police shall submit an annual report no later than September 1, to the Governor and the Legislature, which shall include a detailed listing of the funds covered into and drawn upon, as well as the use given to them during the immediately preceding fiscal year. The report shall also include a l...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 97 - Control of Introduction of Narcotics, Firearms, Etc (§§ 1051 — 1054)›§ 1051 - Aut...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 97 - Control of Introduction of Narcotics, Firearms, Etc (§§ 1051 — 1054) › § 1051 - Authorization to inspect
The Police of Puerto Rico is hereby empowered and authorized to inspect the luggage, packages, bundles, and bags of passengers and crew who land in the airports and piers of Puerto Rico arriving from the United States; to examine cargo brought into the country, and to detain, question, and search those persons whom the...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 97 - Control of Introduction of Narcotics, Firearms, Etc (§§ 1051 — 1054)›§ 1052 - Adv...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 97 - Control of Introduction of Narcotics, Firearms, Etc (§§ 1051 — 1054) › § 1052 - Advertisement of provisions
Advertisement of the provisions of this chapter shall be placed in a visible place on piers and airports by the Police of Puerto Rico for all landing passengers. History —Aug. 6, 1975, No. 22, p. 658, § 2.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 97 - Control of Introduction of Narcotics, Firearms, Etc (§§ 1051 — 1054)›§ 1053 - Per...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 97 - Control of Introduction of Narcotics, Firearms, Etc (§§ 1051 — 1054) › § 1053 - Personnel; credentials; uniform
Personnel assigned to implement this chapter shall wear a uniform as determined by the Superintendent of Police, and shall be provided with credentials to be shown to the persons concerned before searching them. The search shall be [conducted] in a respectful way, and as brief as possible. Manual search of persons shal...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356)›Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973)›PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973)›Chapter 97 - Control of Introduction of Narcotics, Firearms, Etc (§§ 1051 — 1054)›§ 1054 - Coo...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-FIVE - Internal Security (§§ 1 — 3356) › Subtitle 1 - Generally (§§ 1 — 1973) › PART VIII - Police of Puerto Rico (§§ 1001-1029 — 1973) › Chapter 97 - Control of Introduction of Narcotics, Firearms, Etc (§§ 1051 — 1054) › § 1054 - Cooperation with other agencies
The Superintendent of Police may request the cooperation and collaboration of any Commonwealth or federal agency or department whenever necessary and pertinent for the purposes of this chapter. History —Aug. 6, 1975, No. 22, p. 658, § 4.