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https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2202/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2202 - Interpretation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2202 - Interpretation
This chapter shall be interpreted according to the following purposes: (a) To provide for the care, protection development, habilitation and rehabilitation of minors and to protect the well-being of the community. (b) To protect the public interest by treating minors as persons in need of supervision, care and treatmen...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2203/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2203 - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2203 - Definitions
The words and phrases used in this chapter shall mean: (a) Adult.— Any person who has attained eighteen (18) years of age. (b) Probable cause.— Determination made by an investigating magistrate on the occurrence of a violation to a law or municipal ordinance, in the commission of which a minor is regarded as the perpet...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2204/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2204 - Jurisdiction of the court
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2204 - Jurisdiction of the court
(1) The court shall have the authority to take cognizance of: (a) Any case in which a minor is charged with conduct that constitutes an offense incurred before he/she has attained eighteen (18) years of age. Such authority shall be subject to the statute of limitations provided in penal laws for the conduct he/she is c...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2205/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2205 - Duration of the court's authority
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2205 - Duration of the court's authority
The court shall retain authority over any minor subject to the provisions of this chapter until he/she has attained the age of twenty-one (21) years, unless said authority is terminated through an order to such effects. In all cases in which a minor, while under the authority of the court, is prosecuted and convicted a...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2206/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2206 - Right to legal counsel
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2206 - Right to legal counsel
In all procedures the minor shall be entitled to be represented by an attorney and if he/she lacks the financial means, the court shall appoint one for him/her. In the event the maximum term of duration of the resolutory measure is extended, the minor shall also be represented by an attorney, pursuant to § 2229 of this...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2207/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2207 - Search and seizure
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2207 - Search and seizure
The minor will be protected against unreasonable searches, attachments and seizures. A judicial warrant authorizing a search and seizure against a minor shall only be issued when there is probable cause based on a sworn statement or declaration and specifically stating the person or place to be searched and the things ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2208/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2208 - Exception to public trial; jury
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2208 - Exception to public trial; jury
All the hearings on the merits of the case shall be held in the courtroom and in accordance with the provisions of the Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Affairs. The public will not have access to the courtrooms where cases of minors are being tried, unless the minor’s parents, tutor or his legal counsel demand that the m...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2209/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2209 - Prior evidence
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2209 - Prior evidence
The evidence adduced in the adjudicative phase before the Minors’ Court may not be produced as evidence against the minor in a court of competent jurisdiction, unless the Minor’s Court has waived jurisdiction. History —July 9, 1986, No. 88, p. 276, § 9, eff. 180 days after July 9, 1986.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2210/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2210 - Bail
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2210 - Bail
The provisions with respect to bail shall not be applicable to the minors under detention or custody pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. History —July 9, 1986, No. 88, p. 276, § 10, eff. 180 days after July 9, 1986.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2211/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2211 - Waiver of rights
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2211 - Waiver of rights
The waiving by a minor of any constitutional right that protects him will not be admitted unless his parents or tutor and his attorney are present, and there is a decision of the judge that the waiver is free, intelligent and that the minor is aware of the consequences thereof. However, the presence of the attorney sha...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2212/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2212 - Prosecutor for Minors’ Affairs
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2212 - Prosecutor for Minors’ Affairs
A Prosecutor for Minors’ Affairs shall participate in all affairs concerning minors before the consideration of the court. This Prosecutor shall be designated exclusively to perform his/her duties in the matters covered by this chapter. (a) Powers of the Prosecutor for Minors’ Affairs.— The Prosecutor shall be an Assis...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2213/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2213 - Family Relations Specialist
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2213 - Family Relations Specialist
The Family Relations Specialist shall be the social worker designated to intervene in minors’ affairs who shall perform the following duties: (1) Upon the request of the court, he shall conduct a preliminary social investigation with the purpose of determining whether the minor should or should not be placed under prev...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2214/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2214 - Family Relations Technician
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2214 - Family Relations Technician
The Family Relations Technician shall be the professional designated to intervene in the direct supervison of minors, and who shall also perform the following duties: (1) He shall explain to the minor the conditions imposed on him to remain on probation and supervise him during the same. (2) He shall see that the condi...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2215/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2215 - Waiver of jurisdiction
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2215 - Waiver of jurisdiction
(a) Petition by the Advocate.— The court, by petition of the Advocate, may waive its jurisdiction over a minor who is over fourteen (14) and under eighteen (18) years of age, who is charged with committing any Class II or III offense. The Advocate may file the well-founded petition when he/she deems that it shall not b...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2216/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2216 - Waiver of jurisdiction—In absentia
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2216 - Waiver of jurisdiction—In absentia
The court may waive jurisdiction in the absence of a minor, provided the requirements listed in this chapter are met after a hearing is conducted in which the minor is represented by counsel, when the following circumstances concur: (1) That on the date of the commission of the deed he has attained the age of fourteen ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2217/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2217 - Transfer of case to adults’ court
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2217 - Transfer of case to adults’ court
If the judge deems that there are grounds to waive jurisdiction, he shall issue a resolution expressing the grounds therefor and shall direct the transfer of the case to be prosecuted as an adult. The statements, evidence, documents and other information in the custody of the court shall be included with the order to t...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2218/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2218 - Determination of probable cause
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2218 - Determination of probable cause
Prior to the filing of a complaint, a hearing to determine probable cause shall be held before a Judge in accordance with the procedure established in the Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Affairs, App. I-A of this title. History —July 9, 1986, No. 88, p. 276, § 18, eff. 180 days after July 9, 1986.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2219/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2219 - Minor’s parole; promise of appearance
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2219 - Minor’s parole; promise of appearance
Whenever possible, the minor shall be left in custody of his parents or a responsible person with the promise that they shall appear with the minor before the court on the date established. In those cases in which the minor is left in the custody of his parents, guardian or responsible person, they shall sign a promise...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2220/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2220 - Detention of minor
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2220 - Detention of minor
The detention of the minor shall only be carried out through a court order. The detention of a minor prior to the adjudicative hearing will not be ordered unless: (1) It is necessary for the safety of the minor or because he represents a risk to the community; (2) the minor refuses to, or is mentally or physically unab...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2221/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2221 - Removal of minors from judicial procedure
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2221 - Removal of minors from judicial procedure
After a complaint has been filed and before the adjudication of the case, the Prosecutor may request the court to refer the minor to an agency or a public or private body if the following circumstances exist: (1) If it is a Class I offense or a first time offender in a Class II offense. (2) An agreement is signed betwe...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2222/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2222 - Adjudicative hearing
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2222 - Adjudicative hearing
Subsequent to the apprehension of the minor, the judge of the Court of First Instance shall determine whether the minor shall remain in custody of his/her parents or guardian until the hearing for the determination of probable cause for the filing of the complaint, or if he/she shall order the provisional detention of ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2223/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2223 - Resolutory hearing
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2223 - Resolutory hearing
Upon the conclusion of the adjudicative hearing, a resolutory hearing of the case shall be held unless the court, by request of the minor or the Prosecutor, sets the resolutory hearing for a later date. The judge must have a social report before him prior to disposing of the case of a minor found liable. History —July ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2224/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2224 - Imposition of resolutory measures on minor guilty of offense
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2224 - Imposition of resolutory measures on minor guilty of offense
When the court has made the determination that the minor has incurred an offense, it may impose any of the following resolutory measures: (a) Nominal.— Offer the minor guidance, making him aware of how censurable his conduct is, but without imposing conditions on his freedom, and of the possible consequences if he cont...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2225/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2225 - Criteria for imposition of resolutory measures
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2225 - Criteria for imposition of resolutory measures
The judge shall impose the resolutory measures from a lesser to greater degree of severity in accordance with the magnitude of the offense charged, the degree of responsibility indicated by the circumstances surrounding it as well as the age and previous record of the minor, and taking into consideration within these p...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2226/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2226 - Violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Act
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2226 - Violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Act
(a) When the offense the minor is charged with constitutes a crime under the Puerto Rico Vehicle and Traffic Act, the court shall impose the measures provided by said sections. (b) The minors who commit violations denominated administrative offenses under the Puerto Rico Vehicle and Traffic Law, shall be responsible th...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2227/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2227 - Resolutory measures; duration
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2227 - Resolutory measures; duration
(a) Class I Offense.— When the court finds that the minor has incurred conduct which if incurred by an adult would constitute a misdemeanor, it shall adjudicate the commission of a Class I offense and may impose any of the following resolutory measures: (1) Nominal; (2) conditional for a maximum term of twelve (12) mon...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2228/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2228 - Cessation of resolutory measure
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2228 - Cessation of resolutory measure
Any resolutory measure shall cease when any of the following circumstances occur: (a) When the maximum term provided by law has expired, unless § 2229 of this title has been applied; (b) when the minor attains twenty-one (21) years of age; (c) when he has been rehabilitated. History —July 9, 1986, No. 88, p. 276, § 28,...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2229/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2229 - Extension of maximum term
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2229 - Extension of maximum term
The court, upon petition of the person in charge of the supervision or custody of the minor, and after a hearing, in which the minor shall be represented by an attorney, has been held, may extend the duration of the resolutory measure beyond the maximum provided by law, provided that the following circumstances concur:...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2230/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2230 - Court summary; reports of body or agency for periodic evaluation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2230 - Court summary; reports of body or agency for periodic evaluation
When a minor is placed in custody of the Juvenile Institutions Administration or of any other public or private body, the judge shall remit a summary of the information he/she has in his/her power regarding the minor to the corresponding officer or person in whose custody said minor shall remain. Periodic reports shall...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiii/chapter-151/2231/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2231 - Periodic review of resolutory measure
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2231 - Periodic review of resolutory measure
The court shall pronounce itself periodically as to the maintenance, modification or cessation of the resolutory measure imposed. In the cases of Class I offenses, the review shall be made every three (3) months and in the cases of Class II and Class III offenses, the review shall be made every six (6) months. This, wi...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2232 - Court authorization for action by agency or body
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2232 - Court authorization for action by agency or body
No agency or public or private body to which a minor has been referred may take any action altering the authority or the jurisdiction of the court without its specific authorization. History —July 9, 1986, No. 88, p. 276, § 32, eff. 180 days after July 9, 1986.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2233 - Resolutions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2233 - Resolutions
The decisions of the court shall be denominated resolutions. In them, the court may: (a) Dismiss the complaint for lack of evidence; (b) impose any resolutory measure; (c) direct that the minor be submitted to a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation by a physician, psychiatrist or psychologist or other pertinent speciali...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2234 - Resolutions—Modification
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2234 - Resolutions—Modification
The judge may modify any order or resolution regarding a minor at any time. A petition starting its grounds to modify a resolution may be filed by: (1) The minor, his parents, his guardian or legal counsel. (2) The head of the agency or public body in charge or having custody of the minor. (3) The director of the insti...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2235 - Placement in treatment, and detention and treatment centers
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2235 - Placement in treatment, and detention and treatment centers
The Juvenile Institutions Administration and any authorized public or private body shall provide treatment and detention centers for any minor covered by the provisions of this chapter. (a) Confinement treatment and transfer of minors in custody of the Juvenile Institutions Administration.— When custody of a minor is g...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2236 - Appeals
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2236 - Appeals
The final order or resolution rendered by the judge with respect to a minor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, may be appealed before the Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico. The interlocutory orders and resolutions may be reviewed before the Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico through a writ of certiorari. The order,...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2237 - General provisions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2237 - General provisions
(a) Nature of the procedures.— The procedures and the orders or resolutions of a judge under this chapter shall not be deemed to be of a criminal nature nor will the minor be deemed to be a convicted criminal under said order or resolution. The record of the minor before the court shall not constitute a bar to an appli...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238)›Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238)›§ 2238 - Rules or procedures
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIII - Minors (§§ 1941 — 2238) › Chapter 151 - Minors’ Act (§§ 2201 — 2238) › § 2238 - Rules or procedures
The Supreme Court shall adopt the rules to govern the procedures in all matters covered by the provisions of this chapter. Said rules will not impair or modify substantive rights and shall govern upon compliance with the procedures established by § 6, Art. V of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, prece...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3001 - Short title
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3001 - Short title
This chapter shall be known as the “Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences Act”. History —July 24, 1985, No. 13, p. 689, § 1, retroactive to July 1, 1985.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3002 - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3002 - Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning stated hereinbelow: (a) Institute.— The Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences. (b) Board.— The Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences. (c) Director.— The Director of the Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Scie...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3003 - Creation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3003 - Creation
The Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences is hereby created as an autonomous entity. The scientific and technical divisions of the Institute shall be accredited and subsequently reaccredited and certified by the appropriate accrediting institutions, as established herein below: (a) The Crime Laboratory, by the Ame...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3004 - Board of Directors
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3004 - Board of Directors
The Board of Directors created hereunder shall have the responsibility of establishing the administrative and operational policy of the Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences. It shall be composed of the Secretary of Justice, who shall preside; the Commissioner of Public Safety and Protection; the Chancellor of Med...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3005 - Functions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3005 - Functions
The Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences shall have the following functions: (a) Investigate with the purpose of determining the cause, manner and circumstances of death of any person whose demise is produced under any of the circumstances specified in this chapter. (b) Shall perform the necessary analyses and te...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3006 - Jurisdiction
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3006 - Jurisdiction
The Institute shall render its services to the entire territorial area of Puerto Rico. History —July 24, 1985, No. 13, p. 689, § 6, retroactive to July 1, 1985.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3007 - Personnel and organization
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3007 - Personnel and organization
The Institute’s personnel shall consist of one Director, who shall be a qualified Forensic Scientist, Forensic Pathologists, Assistant Forensic Pathologists, Forensic Physicians, Clinical Forensic Physicians, Forensic Radiology Technicians, Forensic Nurses, Forensic Researchers, Forensic Chemists, Forensic Serologists,...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3008 - Board of Directors; functions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3008 - Board of Directors; functions
The Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Science’s Board shall have the following functions: (a) Shall draw up the specific policy for the operation of the Institute of Forensic Sciences. (b) Shall supervise and evaluate the Institute’s operations. (c) Shall approve the annual budget request and any other type of request ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3009 - Director; functions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3009 - Director; functions
The Director shall direct the operations and functions of the Institute and shall stay in office as long as he/she retains the Board’s trust. The Director shall submit to the Board, twice a year, a statement about the Institute’s situation, including, but not limited to an account of expert reports yet to be prepared. ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3010 - Classification and compensation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3010 - Classification and compensation
The Institute shall be an individual administrator pursuant to the provisions of §§ 1301 et seq. of Title 3. The classification and remuneration schedules of the personnel of the Institute shall be established taking into consideration the complexity of the work, educational background and experience required for each ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3011 - Investigation of the cause of death—Circumstances
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3011 - Investigation of the cause of death—Circumstances
(a) It shall be the duty of the Institute of Forensic Sciences to investigate in order to determine the cause and manner of death of any person whose demise occurs under any of the following circumstances: (1) As a result of criminal acts or that are suspected to be the result of the commission of a crime. (2) As a res...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3012 - Mandatory autopsy
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3012 - Mandatory autopsy
When death is produced under the circumstances enumerated in clauses (1)—(11), (13) and (14) of subsection (a) of § 3011 of this title, it shall be mandatory to perform an autopsy in order to determine the cause and manner of such death. In the case of § 3011(a)(14) of this title, it shall be mandatory to perform an au...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3013 - Investigation of the course of death—Autopsy by request of in...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3013 - Investigation of the course of death—Autopsy by request of investigating authorities
The Institute shall perform an autopsy on a cadaver whenever a prosecutor or trial judge so requests it, in any case. History —July 24, 1985, No. 13, p. 689, § 13, retroactive to July 1, 1985.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3014 - Other investigative services
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3014 - Other investigative services
With regard to crimes in which no death of a human being has been caused, the Institute of Forensic Sciences, upon petition of judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, shall also perform all necessary laboratory investigations that are available, to provide the information they need to help clarify the matter in questio...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3015 - Cases of death—Report of forensic physician
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3015 - Cases of death—Report of forensic physician
The prosecutor or trial judge performing the investigation shall make a report of the cases of deaths which appear to have occurred under any of the circumstances enumerated in § 3011 of this title to the Institute, which shall provide for the pertinent investigation. History —July 24, 1985, No. 13, p. 689, § 15, retro...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3016 - Cases of death—Duty of every person to report
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3016 - Cases of death—Duty of every person to report
(a) Every person having knowledge of a death occurring under any of the circumstances specified in § 3011 of this title shall immediately report the same to the Puerto Rico Police or to any judge or prosecutor, who shall proceed to advise the Institute. Any person who wilfully neglects to report a death occurring under...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3017 - Cases of death—On site investigation by the Institute
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3017 - Cases of death—On site investigation by the Institute
In every case in which the Institute is advised of a death occurring under clauses (1) through (7), (10) and (17), of subsection (a) of § 3011 of this title, or when requested by a prosecutor or trial judge, a forensic investigator shall be sent to the site of the death to carry out the pertinent investigations. A fore...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3018 - Cases of death—Notes on the preliminary investigation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3018 - Cases of death—Notes on the preliminary investigation
In any case that is investigated by the personnel of the Institute at the site of the death, said personnel shall make notes at the site of all the circumstances deemed significant, such as the position and location of the corpse, blood stains, signs, objects, clothes, fibers, signs of violence, as well as the manner a...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3019 - Cases of death—Removal of the corpse
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3019 - Cases of death—Removal of the corpse
In every case, the removal of the corpse shall be authorized by the prosecutor or coroner investigating the case. Such order shall specify whether the corpse should be taken to any of the facilities of the Institute throughout the Island with the purpose of performing the autopsy or conducting subsequent investigations...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3020 - Cases of death—Autopsy results
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3020 - Cases of death—Autopsy results
In every case in which an autopsy is performed, the results thereof shall be brought before the trial judge or prosecutor as soon as possible, in addition to any other information that could help them elucidate the facts. The same information shall be provided to the defense attorneys and the next of kin of the decease...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiv/chapter-201/3021/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3021 - Sworn statements
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3021 - Sworn statements
Forensic scientists in Puerto Rico, as well as forensic pathologists, assistant forensic pathologists, assistant medical examiners, and forensic investigators of the Institute, are hereby authorized to: (a) Take sworn statements in all cases investigated by them. (b) Keep and bear firearms. Likewise, firearms examiners...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiv/chapter-201/3022/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3022 - Rules and procedures
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3022 - Rules and procedures
The Director of the Institute shall propose any rules and regulations needed for the operation of the Institute and the implementation of this chapter to the Board of Directors. History —July 24, 1985, No. 13, p. 689, § 22, retroactive to July 1, 1985.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3023 - Filing of cases; conservation, inspection
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3023 - Filing of cases; conservation, inspection
The Institute shall maintain files of all the cases it investigates as well as of those investigated by the Forensic Pathologists and Coroners, Auxiliary Coroners or the technical personnel of all the districts. Each case shall be filed under the name of the victim, if known, the number of the complaint, if any, of the...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3024 - Custody of personal belongings of the deceased
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3024 - Custody of personal belongings of the deceased
The clothing, money, jewelry, or any other personal object of the deceased found on the body, in those cases that autopsies are to be performed, shall be taken into custody, kept and duly identified by the Forensic Scientist for whatever time is necessary for the purpose of his investigation. The objects not needed by ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3025 - Disposal of the body
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3025 - Disposal of the body
After the autopsy or investigation, the body of the deceased shall be delivered to the next of kin, or the person charged with the burial, on written and signed application, following the order indicated below: (1) To the surviving spouse, if they cohabited at the time of the death. (2) To the eldest child, and in case...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3025a - Disposal of the body to a specific person
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3025a - Disposal of the body to a specific person
Once the term of six (6) days as of the autopsy and investigation have elapsed and the body remains unclaimed in accordance with the provisions of § 3620 l of Title 24, any person or entity may claim it for burial or cremation, provided that the following requirements are met: (a) The person that claims the body shall ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3025b - False information—Misdemeanor
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3025b - False information—Misdemeanor
If the person who claims the body submits false information to the Institute or uses the body for any activity other than burial or cremation, said person shall incur a misdemeanor, and if found guilty, shall be sanctioned with a maximum penalty of imprisonment for three (3) months, or a five-hundred-dollar ($500) fine...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3026 - Preservation of tissue samples and other evidence
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3026 - Preservation of tissue samples and other evidence
In all those cases that an autopsy is performed, the Institute shall preserve all necessary samples of blood, urine, body fluids, organs and parts of tissues, according to the best acceptable medical practices, and such other objects as, but without being limited to, bullets and any other foreign bodies found in the co...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3027 - Admission of institute reports as prima facie evidence
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3027 - Admission of institute reports as prima facie evidence
The Institute shall issue, by request of an interested party and after payment of the appropriate fees and expenses, certified copies of reports on the autopsies and scientific analyses and examination reports performed by the professional personnel of the Institute, provided they are not related to a crime or under cr...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3028 - Copy of medical record shall be attached to cases referred to...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3028 - Copy of medical record shall be attached to cases referred to institute
Every corpse referred to the Institute by any hospital, clinic or medical or hospital center shall be sent to the Institute with a photocopy of the deceased’s medical record and a summary thereof. History —July 24, 1985, No. 13, p. 689, § 28, retroactive to July 1, 1985.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3028a - Video teleconferencing system
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3028a - Video teleconferencing system
The Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences shall install and configure a video teleconferencing system in its facilities, in coordination with the Department of Justice and the Courts of Justice of Puerto Rico, which it may use to: (a) Comply with the continuing education programs required for the accreditation, re...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3029 - Seat of Institute
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3029 - Seat of Institute
The Institute shall have its offices and laboratories in San Juan and shall negotiate and establish as soon as possible, those regional laboratories and offices throughout the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, needed to implement this chapter. History —July 24, 1985, No. 13, p. 689, § 29, retroactive to July 1, 1985.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3030 - Territorial demarcations served diverse offices and laborator...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3030 - Territorial demarcations served diverse offices and laboratories
The Institute’s Board of Directors shall determine the location of the Regional Offices and Laboratories of the Institute of Forensic Sciences and the Territorial demarcation they shall serve. History —July 24, 1985, No. 13, p. 689, § 30, retroactive to July 1, 1985.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3031 - Hours of operation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3031 - Hours of operation
The Director shall establish the hours of operation of the different offices of the Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences so that the Institute’s services will be available at all times. To such effect, the return of corpses to family members shall be guaranteed to take no more than forty-eight (48) business hours...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3032 - Other institutions—Arrangements
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3032 - Other institutions—Arrangements
Whenever it is necessary or convenient, the Institute may make the pertinent arrangements with the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, with the University of Puerto Rico Campuses, other Commonwealth or federal government institutions, and with private institutions be they educational or laboratorie...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3033 - Other institutions—Services
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3033 - Other institutions—Services
The Institute may make arrangements and agreements so that through adequate compensation, it may render services related to forensic matters to other public or private hospitals, clinics, health centers and institutions which provide medico-hospital services, without impairing the functions of the Institute established...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3034 - Physicians; duty to perform autopsies
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3034 - Physicians; duty to perform autopsies
The Director of the Institute or any prosecutor or trial judge, in coordination with him, may require any qualified physician in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, whenever the circumstances so warrant, to perform an autopsy. Any physician thus approached who refuses to perform said autopsy shall be guilty of a misdemean...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3035 - Professional personnel; participation as private experts forb...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3035 - Professional personnel; participation as private experts forbidden
The professional personnel of the Institute of Forensic Sciences shall not participate as private experts in civil suits. Whenever the professional staff of the Institute is summoned by the court or by request of one of the parties to testify in a civil suit in which it intervened in the investigation, the court will f...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036)›§ 3036 - Periodic medical examination of personnel
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 201 - Institute of Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 3036) › § 3036 - Periodic medical examination of personnel
The Institute’s personnel shall be submitted periodically, not less than once a year, to a complete medical examination, including all the pertinent clinical analyses. Said examinations shall be performed by the University Hospital of the Medical Sciences Campus, free of charge, for the Institute’s personnel. The Direc...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4001 - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4001 - Definitions
The following words and phrases shall have the meaning stated below, except when the context indicates otherwise: (a) DNA Data Bank.— The Commonwealth depository of DNA records included in a registration system, administered by the Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences, to be used exclusively for criminal identifi...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4002 - Establishment
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4002 - Establishment
The Puerto Rico DNA Data Bank is hereby established, which shall be attached to the Puerto Rico Forensic Science Institute, and administered by its Director according to the public policy established by the Board. The DNA Data Bank shall have the capacity to store, classify, analyze and compare DNA records pursuant to ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4003 - Functions and purposes
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4003 - Functions and purposes
The DNA Data Bank shall have the following functions and purposes: (a) Assist the Commonwealth, municipal and federal public safety agencies in the investigation of crimes. (b) Provide information in a criminal procedure to identify or exclude the accused. The DNA record shall be available to the accused pursuant to Co...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4004 - Board; duties and powers
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4004 - Board; duties and powers
The Board shall have the following duties and powers with regard to the administration of the Puerto Rico DNA Data Bank: (a) Supervise and evaluate the administration and management of the Institute with regard to the Puerto Rico DNA Data Bank. (b) Require reports and statistical data from the Institute as deemed neces...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4005 - Forensic Science Institute; duties and powers
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4005 - Forensic Science Institute; duties and powers
The Institute shall have the following duties and powers: (a) Assist the Commonwealth, municipal and federal public safety agencies in the investigation of crimes and serve as liaison between them with regard to the participation of the Government of Puerto Rico, the FBI or any other federal or state agency. (b) Provid...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4006 - Persons subject to sampling
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4006 - Persons subject to sampling
(a) As of January 1, 1999, any person convicted of any of the crimes listed in this section, or an attempt to commit them, shall be subject to the taking of samples for DNA analysis. Furthermore, any person convicted for, or who has attempted to commit any of the crimes listed in the section, but who is not sentenced t...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4007 - Testing procedure
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4007 - Testing procedure
(a) In the event that a person is convicted of any of the crimes listed in § 4006 of this title, the samples shall be collected at the person’s place of imprisonment or detention after a guilty verdict has been rendered. It shall be the responsibility of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to designate are...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4008 - Storage of samples and related data
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4008 - Storage of samples and related data
(a) The records resulting from the analysis established in this chapter shall be deposited in the DNA Data Bank. (b) Any information generated from the procedures related to the analysis of the sample as well as the sample itself, shall be retained by the Institute. History —July 24, 1998, No. 175, § 10.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4009 - Exchange of information with other agencies
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4009 - Exchange of information with other agencies
The Institute shall receive the samples to make the DNA analysis and shall maintain the chain of custody of the evidence thus obtained. The Institute can also make the results of the analysis available to the state and federal agencies of the criminal justice system. Only the Executive Director or the person designated...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4010 - Confidentiality
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4010 - Confidentiality
Any information, form, record or sample related to the results of the DNA profile identification shall be confidential in nature, unless it is otherwise provided in this chapter. History —July 24, 1998, No. 175, § 12.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-four/part-xiv/chapter-203/4011/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4011 - Elimination of record and destruction of sample
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4011 - Elimination of record and destruction of sample
(a) Any person whose DNA record or profile has been included in the DNA Data Bank may request that it be eliminated upon an allegation that the conviction that produced the inclusion of the DNA record in the DNA Data Bank has been revoked and the case has been dismissed. The person per se, or through an attorney, may r...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012)›PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012)›Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012)›§ 4012 - Penalties
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR - Code of Criminal Procedure (§§ 1 — 4012) › PART XIV - Forensic Sciences (§§ 3001 — 4012) › Chapter 203 - DNA Data Bank (§§ 4001 — 4012) › § 4012 - Penalties
Any person who knowingly and voluntarily discloses or makes improper use of the DNA analysis information of the results obtained in the process of taking a sample, or the sample itself, or of any information contained in the DNA Data Bank; or who violates the provisions or regulations promulgated to such effect, shall ...
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2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 1 - TITLE, EFFECTIVENESS AND CONSTRUCTION › Rule 1.1 - Title
These rules shall be known as “Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Affairs”.
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2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 1 - TITLE, EFFECTIVENESS AND CONSTRUCTION › Rule § 1.2 - Application and interpretation
These rules shall govern all procedures initiated after the effectiveness of Act No. 88 of July 9, 1986, denominated “The Puerto Rico Minors’ Act”, including those that are pending on the effective date of these rules, providing their application does not injure substantive rights. They shall be interpreted according t...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.1 - Apprehen...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.1 - Apprehension; definition; how and by whom it shall be do...
Apprehension is the restraint of freedom of a minor, with a prior judicial order to such effects or without a judicial order, in the exceptional situations established by these rules for investigation purposes, when the minor is connected to the commission of a fault or as consequence of the handling of a complaint. Su...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.2 - Order; w...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.2 - Order; who may issue
(a) The complaint filed in the interest of a minor shall serve as grounds to issue an order for apprehension thereof. It must be signed and sworn by someone with personal knowledge of the facts. Prosecutors for Minors’ Affairs, prosecuting attorneys and members of the State Police may sign and swear complaints also whe...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.3 - Order; r...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.3 - Order; requirements
The order for apprehension shall provide that the apprehended minor be taken before a judge without unnecessary delay. The order shall include the offense alleged in the complaint, the date and place of its alleged perpetration and shall state, in addition to the date and place of issuance, the name of the minor or a d...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.4 - Without ...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.4 - Without prior court order
(a) By a peace officer.— A peace officer may apprehend without prior court order when: (1) There are reasonable grounds to believe that the minor has perpetrated an offense in his presence. In this case, the apprehension shall be performed immediately after the perpetration of the offense or within a reasonable time th...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.5 - Informat...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.5 - Information upon performing apprehension
The person performing the apprehension shall inform the minor about his intention, reason and authority therefor, except when said person has reasonable grounds to believe that the minor is perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate an offense, or when the minor is being chased immediately after the perpetration, or afte...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.6 - Informat...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.6 - Information about parents or guardians
Any apprehended minor should notify the performing peace officer regarding his name, age, residential and postal address, and the names and residential address of his parents or guardians. The peace officer apprehending a minor will have the duty of contacting immediately any of the parents, relatives or guardians of s...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.7 - Warnings...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.7 - Warnings to minors and parents
The peace officer performing the apprehension of a minor shall warn him and his parents or guardians, if available, about the right of the minor to remain silent regarding the facts motivating his apprehension, the right against self-incrimination, and the right to communicate with a lawyer. Besides, he shall explain t...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.8 - Summons;...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.8 - Summons; form and requirements
(a) By a judge.— The judge receiving the complaint may issue a summons, in lieu of an order for apprehension, if there exist reasonable grounds to believe that the minor will appear at the hearing for determination of probable cause to file the complaint. (b) By a peace officer.— When a peace officer has reasonable gro...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.9 - Proceedi...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.9 - Proceedings before the judge following apprehension
(a) A peace officer apprehending a minor by court order shall take him before a judge without unnecessary delay. When a minor is apprehended without a court order and is taken before a judge, the complaint shall be filed immediately and an order for apprehension or summons thereof shall be issued pursuant to these rule...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173)›I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5)›Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT›Rule 2.10 - Hearing...
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-FOUR Appendix - Rules of Court (§§ 10.5 — 173) › I-A - Rules of Procedure for Minors’ Matters (§ 10.5) › Chapter 2 - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS: APPREHENSION AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT › Rule 2.10 - Hearing to determine probable cause to file a complaint
(a) The purpose of this hearing in its first stage is that of verifying if there is any trace of the evidence needed regarding the essential elements of the faults and its relation with the minor thus charged. (b) The judge before whom the hearing to determine probable cause is held shall inform the minor the contents ...