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https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/293s/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 293s - Special Fund | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 293s - Special Fund | A Special Fund is hereby created in the Treasury of Puerto Rico, into which the resources authorized by §§ 291—295u of this title shall be covered. The Secretary shall use the resources of this Fund for the ends authorized by §§ 291—295u of this title and for the following purposes, subject to applicable conditions and... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/293t/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 293t - Legal Library—Creation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 293t - Legal Library—Creation | The Department shall have a Legal Library that shall have the bibliographical resources necessary to constitute a consultation and reference source for officials, attorneys and the personnel of the Department, all other government agencies, members of the legal profession and the general community. The Secretary shall ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/293u/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 293u - Legal Library—Director | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 293u - Legal Library—Director | The Director of the Legal Library is hereby designated as the official in charge of property for all pertinent legal and regulatory purposes. In such a capacity, he/she is responsible for the custody of the property of the Legal Library and for maintaining a registry thereof. Furthermore, he/she shall have the responsi... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/293v/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 293v - Office of the General Prosecutor—Creation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 293v - Office of the General Prosecutor—Creation | The Office of the General Prosecutor of Puerto Rico is hereby created in the Department with the responsibility to investigate and prosecute all criminal cases in the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth and the civil or administrative matters as necessary to impose liability on the subject under investigation or criminal ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/293w/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 293w - Office of the General Prosecutor—General Prosecutor | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 293w - Office of the General Prosecutor—General Prosecutor | The position of the General Prosecutor of Puerto Rico is hereby created, to be the highest ranking official in the criminal investigation and prosecution after the Secretary and to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of twelve (12) years, after which, if not renominated, he... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/293x/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 293x - Office of the General Prosecutor—General Prosecutor; functions and duties | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 293x - Office of the General Prosecutor—General Prosecutor; functions and duties | The General Prosecutor shall direct the Office created by §§ 291—295u of this title and shall be responsible for supervising District Attorney Offices and all specialized divisions, work units and programs under his/her direction, as provided for in § 291—295u of this title, as well as those commissioned by the Secreta... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/293y/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 293y - Office of the General Prosecutor—Organization | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 293y - Office of the General Prosecutor—Organization | The Office of the General Prosecutor shall have as many district attorney’s offices as there are judicial regions in the General Court of Justice of Puerto Rico.
The General Prosecutor, in coordination with the Secretary, shall determine the internal structure and organization of his/her Office and with the approval of... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/293z/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 293z - Office of the General Prosecutor—Personnel and resources | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 293z - Office of the General Prosecutor—Personnel and resources | The General Prosecutor shall procure the assignment of the resources, personnel, equipment and vehicles necessary for prosecutors and their support personnel to be able to carry out the tasks they have been commissioned.
He/she shall implement the administrative norms in effect in the Department, as well as the special... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294 - Office of Comptroller Affairs—Creation; Director | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294 - Office of Comptroller Affairs—Creation; Director | The Office of Comptroller Affairs is hereby created in the Department, to operate under the general supervision of the Secretary and the immediate direction of a Director designated by the Secretary.
The Director shall be a prosecutor or an attorney with a designation as a special prosecutor with a minimum six (6)-year... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294a/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294a - Office of Comptroller Affairs—Functions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294a - Office of Comptroller Affairs—Functions | The Office of Comptroller Affairs shall have the following functions:
(a) Bring and prosecute, by delegation of the Secretary and in representation of the Commonwealth, the criminal actions arising from or corresponding to audits of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico in connection with income, accounts, disbursements and p... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294b/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294b - Office of Comptroller Affairs—Complaints or charges | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294b - Office of Comptroller Affairs—Complaints or charges | The Secretary or the official onto whom he/she delegates, in representation of the Governor, shall formulate before the Commission to Ventilate Municipal Complaints created by §§ 4851—4864 of Title 21, any complaint or charge against a mayor resulting from an investigation conducted by the Office of Comptroller Affairs... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294c/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294c - Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs—Creation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294c - Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs—Creation | The Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs is hereby created in the Department, with the responsibility of implementing the public policy established in §§ 2201 et seq. of Title 34, known as the “Minors’ Act of Puerto Rico”; represent the interests of minors in judicial proceedings relative to the protection of minors; a... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294d/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294d - Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs—Director | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294d - Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs—Director | The Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs shall be under the direction of an advocate or the official of the Department that the Secretary designates, who shall be a person of proven moral standing and an attorney admitted into the practice of the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, with not less than ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294e/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294e - Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs—Director; functions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294e - Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs—Director; functions | The Director of the Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs shall have, among others, the following functions:
(a) Supervise the work of advocates and attorneys assigned to the Office and establish an efficient coordination between these officials and all other offices and programs of the Department to facilitate the disc... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294f/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294f - Office of General Lawsuits—Creation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294f - Office of General Lawsuits—Creation | The Office of General Lawsuits is hereby created in the Department, to be under the direction of an Assistant Secretary of Justice appointed by the Secretary. The person appointed to hold this position shall be an attorney admitted into the practice of the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico with not l... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294g/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294g - Office of General Lawsuits—Assistant Secretary; function | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294g - Office of General Lawsuits—Assistant Secretary; function | The Assistant Secretary in charge of lawsuits shall have, among others, the following functions:
(a) Provide legal representation to the Commonwealth and its officials in any civil or administrative proceeding pursuant to the provisions of §§ 291—295u of this title before local or federal courts of first instance, in o... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294h/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294h - Office of Anti-Trust Affairs—Creation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294h - Office of Anti-Trust Affairs—Creation | The Office of Anti-Trust Affairs is hereby created in the Department, with the responsibility of implementing the public policy established in §§ 257 et seq. of Title 10, which prohibits monopolistic practices, and discharging the functions imposed on it by law. The Office shall operate under the general supervision of... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294i/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294i - Office of Anti-Trust Affairs—Powers and duties | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294i - Office of Anti-Trust Affairs—Powers and duties | The Office of Anti-Trust Affairs, in addition to the powers and faculties conferred thereon by §§ 291—295u of this title and by other laws, shall have, without it being construed as a limitation, the following:
(a) Compile and order information on competitive practices in Puerto Rico’s market and on its relation with t... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294j/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294j - Office of the [Solicitor General]—[Solicitor General]; creation of position | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294j - Office of the [Solicitor General]—[Solicitor General]; creation of position | The position of [Solicitor General] of Puerto Rico is hereby created, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and to serve at the discretion of the Governor. The person appointed to hold this position shall be an attorney admitted into the practice of the legal profession by the Suprem... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294k/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294k - Office of the [Solicitor General]—Creation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294k - Office of the [Solicitor General]—Creation | The Office of the [Solicitor General] is hereby created in the Department, to be constituted by Assistant [Solicitors General] and the necessary personnel to be appointed by the Secretary to carry out the purposes of §§ 291—295u of this title. The [Solicitor General] may appoint, with the approval of the Secretary, up ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294l/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294l - Office of the [Solicitor General]—Representation in appellate forums | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294l - Office of the [Solicitor General]—Representation in appellate forums | (a) The [Solicitor General] shall represent the Commonwealth in all civil and criminal matters to which it is a party or in which it has an interest, that are being processed in appellate forums or otherwise before the appellate courts of Puerto Rico, the United States, or any federated state, territory or possession o... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294m/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294m - Office of the [Solicitor General]—Assistance in cases at First Instance | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294m - Office of the [Solicitor General]—Assistance in cases at First Instance | In the cases that the Secretary determines, the [Solicitor General] shall provide the technical support and the assistance necessary for the effective processing of cases at first instance, at the local judicial forums and at the Commonwealth and federal forums, provided this is justified when taking into account the n... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294n/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294n - Office of the [Solicitor General]—Investigations and proceedings before the Supreme Court | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294n - Office of the [Solicitor General]—Investigations and proceedings before the Supreme Court | The [Solicitor General] shall conduct the investigations the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and the Secretary request concerning complaints and disciplinary procedures against attorneys and notaries. In addition, he/she shall bring and conduct before said Court all proceedings he/she is ordered to bring or conduct by the... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294o/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294o - Office of Internal Auditing—Creation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294o - Office of Internal Auditing—Creation | The Office of Internal Auditing is hereby created in the Department, to be under the direction of an Internal Auditor appointed by the Secretary, who shall be a person of proven moral standing and is experienced and knowledgeable in government accounting and auditing principles. The Internal Auditor shall answer direct... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iii/294p/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p)›§ 294p - Office of Internal Auditing—Functions and duties | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter III - Personnel System (§§ 293 — 294p) › § 294p - Office of Internal Auditing—Functions and duties | The Office of Internal Auditing shall have, among others, the following functions and duties:
(a) Conduct audits at the different administrative units, offices and programs of the Department, with the purpose of determining whether the financial transactions and operations, budgets, books, contracts, accounts and disbu... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294q/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294q - Appointment | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294q - Appointment | The Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, Special General Prosecutors, District Attorneys, Assistant Prosecutors III, Assistant Prosecutors II, Assistant Prosecutors I, Family Advocates, and Advocates for Minors’ Affairs.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 65. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294r/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294r - Term of office | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294r - Term of office | Special General Prosecutors, District Attorneys, Assistant Prosecutors III, Assistant Prosecutors II, Assistant Prosecutors I, Family Advocates, and Advocates for Minors’ Affairs shall be appointed for a term of twelve (12) years; if after the term has expired they have not been renominated, they shall cease in their f... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294s/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294s - Requirements | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294s - Requirements | The person appointed to hold a position as a prosecutor or advocate must be an attorney admitted into the practice of the profession by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and enjoy good moral, intellectual and professional standing as determined by the nominating authority.
Special General Prosecutors, District Attorneys... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294t/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294t - Oath and credentials | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294t - Oath and credentials | Prosecutors and advocates shall, before taking office, take an oath of fidelity to the efficient discharge of their duties upon issue of the corresponding credentials by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of the Puerto Rico Political Code.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 68. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294u/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294u - Assignment of tasks | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294u - Assignment of tasks | Civil, criminal and special proceedings shall be brought by the corresponding prosecutor or advocate pursuant to the general directives from their supervisors and the tasks they have been assigned. In any case, these officials shall cooperate with the Courts of First Instance of Puerto Rico to expedite the processing o... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294v/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294v - Practice of the legal and notary professions, prohibited | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294v - Practice of the legal and notary professions, prohibited | Prosecutors and advocates are hereby prohibited to engage in the private practice of the legal and notary professions while they hold their respective positions.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 70. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294w/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294w - Supervision—Periodical evaluation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294w - Supervision—Periodical evaluation | Prosecutors and advocates shall be under the administrative supervision of the Secretary and the direct and operational supervision of the General [Prosecutor] and the Director of the Office of Minors’ and Family Affairs, respectively, in all matters corresponding to the discharge of their offices and shall submit the ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294x/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294x - General duties and functions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294x - General duties and functions | Prosecutors and advocates have the duty to bring the criminal, civil and special actions comprised within the scope of their respective obligations and to fully discharge the duties conferred by law and assigned by the Secretary. In the exercise of their functions, prosecutors and advocates shall have the following gen... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294y/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294y - Prosecutors—Special duties and functions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294y - Prosecutors—Special duties and functions | Prosecutors assigned to the criminal division have the duty of investigating and prosecuting all those persons accused of offenses which they may try under the authority of the Commonwealth and on behalf of the People of Puerto Rico, except in those cases when §§ 99h—99z of this title, known as “Independent Special Pro... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/294z/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 294z - General Special Prosecutors—Special duties and functions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 294z - General Special Prosecutors—Special duties and functions | General Special Prosecutors shall have the following duties, powers, obligations and authority in addition to those that the law confers onto District Attorneys, whether they are taking upon themselves the representation of the People of Puerto Rico, cooperating with any District Attorney in the discharge of his/her fu... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295 - District Attorney—Special duties and functions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295 - District Attorney—Special duties and functions | District Attorneys are the highest-ranking officials at the office of the prosecutor and have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) Supervise the personnel assigned to the office of the prosecutor.
(b) Assign the corresponding cases and investigations among the prosecutors under their supervision.
(c) See that... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295a/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295a - Family Advocate—Special duties and functions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295a - Family Advocate—Special duties and functions | Family Advocates shall act as the legal counsel for the claimant in the following matters:
(a) In proceedings concerning judicial authorizations, declarations of heirs and judicial administration when the amount of the property subject to proceedings does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000);
(b) in proceedings con... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295b/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295b - Family advocate—Eligibility of the petitioner | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295b - Family advocate—Eligibility of the petitioner | Family Advocates shall comply with the provisions of §§ 291—295u of this title, at the request of an interested party, after having verified through sworn statement or any other means indicated by the court, that the petitioner lacks the resources necessary to contract the services of an attorney pursuant to the eligib... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295c/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295c - Family advocate—Actions on child abuse | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295c - Family advocate—Actions on child abuse | Family Advocates shall bring, in representation of the Commonwealth, the pertinent actions ensuing from investigations conducted on alleged child abuse pursuant to the effective legislation on that matter.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 78. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295d/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295d - Family advocate—Powers | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295d - Family advocate—Powers | Family Advocates have the powers and attributions proper to a prosecutor, but they shall exercise them only in relation to actions that they handle in cases concerning family matters pursuant to the terms of §§ 291—295u of this title. When the Secretary so determines, they may exercise the functions and handle any othe... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295e/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295e - Advocates for Minors’ Affairs—Special functions and powers | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295e - Advocates for Minors’ Affairs—Special functions and powers | Advocates for Minors’ Affairs shall handle exclusively all matters covered by §§ 2201 et seq. of Title 34, known as the “Puerto Rico Minors’ Act”, as well as any other matter as determined by the Secretary, in order to comply with the public policy on juvenile delinquency and to attain the purposes of §§ 291—295u of th... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295f/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295f - Positions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295f - Positions | Thirteen (13) General Special Prosecutor positions are hereby created, as well as thirteen (13) District Attorney positions, thirteen (13) Assistant Prosecutor III positions, one hundred and thirty (130) Assistant Prosecutor II positions, one hundred and seven (107) Assistant Prosecutor I positions, forty-one (41) Fami... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295g/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295g - Salaries | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295g - Salaries | The annual salaries indicated below are hereby established for the following positions in the Department, comprised within the Confidential Service:
District Attorney Salary equal to that of a Superior Judge General Special Prosecutor Salary equal to that of a District Attorney Assistant Prosecutors III 95% of a Distri... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295h/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295h - Vacation and sick leave | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295h - Vacation and sick leave | Prosecutors and advocates shall be entitled to accrue and enjoy vacation and sick leaves pursuant to the norms that apply to the employees of the Department. The Secretary shall adopt, through regulations, the procedure on the granting, enjoyment and liquidation of the vacation and sick leaves established by law.
Histo... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295i/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295i - Leave lump sum payment | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295i - Leave lump sum payment | Upon severance from service, prosecutors and advocates are entitled to receive a lump sum payment for the vacation and sick leaves accrued pursuant to the provisions of § 703a of this title.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 84. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295j/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295j - Causes for admonishment, severance, suspension and removal | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295j - Causes for admonishment, severance, suspension and removal | Prosecutors and advocates may be admonished, severed, suspended from employment and salary or removed from office before the expiration of the tern for which they were appointed, subject to the procedure adopted through regulations, for the following reasons:
(a) Moral, improper or reprehensible conduct, including the ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295k/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295k - Prohibition—Political activities | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295k - Prohibition—Political activities | It is prohibited for prosecutors and advocates to participate in political party activities. Violation of this prohibition constitutes a cause for job and pay suspension or removal. No prosecutor or advocate may:
(a) Participate in political campaigns of any kind.
(b) Hold a position in political entities or parties.
(... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295l/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295l - Procedure | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295l - Procedure | The complaint whereby it is requested that a prosecutor or advocate be admonished, severed, suspended or removed shall be processed pursuant to the procedure adopted through regulations. The complaint shall be presented at the Department, by initiative of the Secretary or by any citizen in the form of a sworn written s... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295m/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295m - Appeal | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295m - Appeal | The prosecutor or advocate thus affected may present in writing an appeal before the Board of Appeals of the Personnel Administration System within thirty (30) days as of the date of notice of the action taken by the Governor in which he/she decrees the severance, suspension or removal, or as of the date of notice of t... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-iv/295n/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n)›§ 295n - Judicial review | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter IV - Prosecutors and Advocates (§§ 294q — 295n) › § 295n - Judicial review | The Governor, the Secretary, or the prosecutor or advocate affected may request a review of the decision of the Board of Appeals of the Personnel Administration System before the Court of Appeals within thirty (30) days as of the date of notice of the decision.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 89. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-v/295o/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u)›§ 295o - Proviso | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u) › § 295o - Proviso | The provisions of §§ 291—295u of this title do not impair or undermine the authorities and powers conferred onto the Secretary and the Department by other laws and executive orders that are not incompatible with its provisions, nor do they impair the powers inherent to the office of the Secretary. Furthermore, they sha... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-v/295p/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u)›§ 295p - Rules, regulations, norms and administrative orders | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u) › § 295p - Rules, regulations, norms and administrative orders | The rules, regulations, norms and administrative orders, the personnel system, and the procedures for biddings and acquisition of goods and services that govern the operation and administration of the Department, the regulations on the essential areas of the principle merit, as well as the duties, responsibilities and ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-v/295q/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u)›§ 295q - Arrangements, agreements, contracts and programs | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u) › § 295q - Arrangements, agreements, contracts and programs | No provision of §§ 291—295u of this title shall be construed to modify, alter or invalidate the arrangements, agreements, claims or contracts executed by the Secretary or authorized officials, as well as the rights or obligations in effect at the time of approval of this act.
No provision of §§ 291—295u of this title s... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-v/295r/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u)›§ 295r - Use of property and funds | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u) › § 295r - Use of property and funds | The real and personal property, as well as the files, records, the remainder of the funds appropriated to the Department in the Puerto Rico Government expense budget in effect, or by any other law or joint resolution, and the donations, agreements or funds originating from any other source shall continue to be used by ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-v/295s/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u)›§ 295s - Continuity of office | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u) › § 295s - Continuity of office | The current General Prosecutor of Puerto Rico and the General Solicitor of Puerto Rico, as well as the current General Special Prosecutors, District Attorneys, Assistant Prosecutors III, Assistant Prosecutors II, Assistant Prosecutors I, Special Family Relations Advocates, Special Advocates for the Protection of Minors... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-v/295t/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u)›§ 295t - Vested rights of the personnel | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u) › § 295t - Vested rights of the personnel | Officials and employees of the Department, including officials and employees of attached programs, are hereby guaranteed their vested rights under the laws, regulations and personnel systems, as well as their compensation and the rights, privileges, obligations and status in respect to any existing pension, retirement ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-v/295u/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u)›§ 295u - Pending actions and proceedings | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter V - Final Provisions (§§ 295o — 295u) › § 295u - Pending actions and proceedings | Any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding that may be brought or which is pending at the time of approval of this act shall be brought or continued to be processed under the laws in effect and shall not be affected by the provisions of §§ 291—295u of this title.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 96. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-vi/296/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h)›§ 296 - Definitions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h) › § 296 - Definitions | For the purposes of §§ 296—296h of this title, the following terms shall have the meaning stated below:
(a) Department.— Is the Department of Justice, created pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 of Article IV of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It also includes the programs and entities presentl... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-vi/296a/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h)›§ 296a - Creation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h) › § 296a - Creation | The Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought is hereby created, attached to the Department, which shall be in charge of establishing a continuing professional education program for the training of Department personnel. The Institute shall foster the development of juridical studies and research a... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-vi/296b/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h)›§ 296b - Administrative organization | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h) › § 296b - Administrative organization | The Institute shall be under the management of an Executive Director appointed by the Secretary, who shall be responsible to him/her for the effective operation of the entity. In addition, the Secretary shall establish an Advisory Council consisting of designated Department officials that shall assist in the developmen... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-vi/296c/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h)›§ 296c - Duties | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h) › § 296c - Duties | The duties of the Institute are as follows:
(a) Develop a permanent professional training program that incorporates innovative legal education strategies and methods to the professional endeavors of the Department personnel.
(b) Promote the development of juridical studies and investigations geared to promote the inter... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-vi/296d/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h)›§ 296d - Executive Director | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h) › § 296d - Executive Director | The Executive Director, as the officer in charge of the planning, organization and execution of the research and training activities developed in the Institute, has the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) Outline the operational structure and propose the regulations for the operation of the Institute.
(b) Determ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-vi/296e/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h)›§ 296e - Advisory Council | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h) › § 296e - Advisory Council | The Advisory Council has the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) Advise the Secretary on continuing education curriculum plans and proposals for the Department personnel.
(b) Evaluate and make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the operational structure and regulations for the Institute proposed by the E... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-vi/296f/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h)›§ 296f - Acceptance of donations | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h) › § 296f - Acceptance of donations | The Secretary is hereby empowered to accept donations or any other type of assistance, in cash or in kind, in order to foster and develop the training and scholarships programs, as well as to train the personnel in the use of new technologies. In the case of money, the donations shall be paid by the donor to the Secret... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-vi/296g/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h)›§ 296g - Acquisition of goods and services | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h) › § 296g - Acquisition of goods and services | The Institute may acquire or lease goods and services of any kind, and sell or otherwise dispose of the property as deemed necessary, without being subject to the pertinent provisions of §§ 931 et seq. of this title, known as the “General Services Administration Act”. Nevertheless, since the Institute is attached to th... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-14/subchapter-vi/296h/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004)›Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h)›§ 296h - Special Fund | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 14 - Department of Justice (2004) › Subchapter VI - Institute for the Training and Development of Juridical Thought (§§ 296 — 296h) › § 296h - Special Fund | A special fund is hereby created in the Treasury of Puerto Rico, into which the resources authorized by §§ 296—296h of this title, shall be covered. The Secretary shall use the resources of this Fund for the purposes authorized in §§ 296—296h of this title.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 206, § 11. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/301/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 301 - Reorganization of Department | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 301 - Reorganization of Department | The Secretary of Labor and Human Resources is hereby authorized to reorganize, consolidate, or coordinate, from time to time, the various bureaus, services, divisions and offices of the Department of Labor and Human Resources, and he may abolish them in whole or in part, and create new ones, whenever such changes may b... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/302/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 302 - Reorganization of Department—Approval of Governor | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 302 - Reorganization of Department—Approval of Governor | Any reorganization, consolidation, coordination or suppression carried out by the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources under §§ 301—303 of this title in the various bureaus, services, divisions, and offices of the Department of Labor and Human Resources shall have the prior approval of the Governor of Puerto Rico.
Hi... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/303/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 303 - Reorganization of Department—Application of personnel and reorganization acts | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 303 - Reorganization of Department—Application of personnel and reorganization acts | The power vested in the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources by §§ 301—303 of this title may not be used to make changes in the Department which may be in conflict with the provisions of Act No. 345, May 12, 1947, generally known as the “Personnel Act”, or in conflict with the changes made under Act No. 140 of April ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/304/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 304 - Organic Act | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 304 - Organic Act | Sections 304—322 and 324—328 of this title shall be known and referred to as the “Organic Act of the Department of Labor and Human Resources of Puerto Rico”.
The Department of Labor and Human Resources is reorganized on the basis of the following operational components:
(a) The Right to Employment Administration
(b) Th... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/305/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 305 - Laborers’ interests and welfare as objective of Department | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 305 - Laborers’ interests and welfare as objective of Department | Under the provisions of the Organic Act of Puerto Rico the Department of Labor and Human Resources shall patronize, encourage and develop the interests and welfare of the laborers of Puerto Rico, shall make efforts to improve their living and working conditions and shall promote their opportunities to obtain profitable... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/306/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 306 - Secretary to administer Department, promote welfare of laborer, and maintain industrial peac... | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 306 - Secretary to administer Department, promote welfare of laborer, and maintain industrial peace | (a) Secretary of Labor and Human Resources shall be in charge of the general direction, administration and supervision of his/her Department and shall be the head thereof; through the agencies, services and bureaus created by law, he/she shall promote and stimulate the best relations between workers and employers by me... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/307/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 307 - Rules and regulations; approval of Governor | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 307 - Rules and regulations; approval of Governor | The Secretary of Labor and Human Resources shall be empowered to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the discipline of the Department of Labor and Human Resources, or for the carrying out of the provisions of §§ 304—322 and 324—328 of this title, provided they are not in conflict herewith. After su... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/308/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 308 - Enforcement of labor protection laws | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 308 - Enforcement of labor protection laws | It shall be the duty of the Secretary to enforce the labor protecting laws.
The Secretary or any employee of the Department of Labor and Human Resources designated by him, shall investigate every complaint alleging the violation of any of the labor protecting laws now in force or hereafter enacted.
It shall also be the... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/308a/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 308a - Creation of systems and regulations; exemptions | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 308a - Creation of systems and regulations; exemptions | The Department of Labor and Human Resources and its operational components shall be exempt from the provisions of §§ 931 et seq. of this title, known as the “General Services Administration Act” and shall be governed their own laws and by the regulations established by the Secretary. The Department and its component pa... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/309/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 309 - False information by employer; penalty | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 309 - False information by employer; penalty | Any employer who knowingly gives false information in connection with information required by the Department of Labor and Human Resources, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of from fifty [dollars] ($50) to five hundred dollars ($500).
History —Apr. 14, 1931, No. 15, p. 168, § 6, eff. 90 days after ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/310/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 310 - Appointment of Department personnel | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 310 - Appointment of Department personnel | The Secretary of Labor and Human Resources is hereby expressly authorized to appoint all such personnel as may be necessary the better to organize and operate the Department.
History —Apr. 14, 1931, No. 15, p. 168, § 7, eff. 90 days after Apr. 14, 1931. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/311/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 311 - Administrative jurisdiction | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 311 - Administrative jurisdiction | There shall be under the administrative jurisdiction of the Department of Labor and Human Resources of Puerto Rico all the bodies, boards or commissions that have been, or may be hereafter, legally constituted for developing and preserving the welfare of the laborers of Puerto Rico, for improving their living and worki... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/311a/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 311a - Individual administrators | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 311a - Individual administrators | The Department of Labor and Human Resources and its operating components which are integrated and attached under the provisions of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of May 4, 1994, excluding the Occupational and Human Resources Development Council, shall enjoy the status as individual administrations pursuant to the provisions... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/312/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 312 - Organization of Department | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 312 - Organization of Department | The Department of Labor and Human Resources shall consist of the following services, bureaus and divisions:
(a) Office of the Secretary
(b) Administrative Office
(c) Industrial Supervision Service
(d) Division of Hygiene and Industrial Safety
(e) Bureau of Labor Statistics
(f) Women’s Bureau
(g) Child Bureau
(h) Employ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/312a/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 312a - Administrative structure of Department | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 312a - Administrative structure of Department | In addition to the organization of the Department of Labor and Human Resources which remains in effect, and the operating components established in § 301 of this title, the Department proper shall have the following administrative structure:
(1) Commonwealth Board for the Development of a Transition System from School ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/313/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 313 - Assistant Secretary of Labor and Human Resources | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 313 - Assistant Secretary of Labor and Human Resources | The Secretary of Labor and Human Resources is empowered to appoint an Assistant Secretary of Labor and Human Resources, who shall be under his immediate direction and shall assist him in the performance of his duties, and substitute for him in cases of absence, sickness or resignation. The Assistant Secretary of Labor ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/314/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 314 - Administrative office; sections; duties | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 314 - Administrative office; sections; duties | The Chief Administrative Official shall be the secretary and chief clerk of the Department. In the Administrative Office there shall be organized the sections of personnel, payments and accounts, and property.
The Personnel Office shall have charge of everything relative to appointments, leaves of absence and records o... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/315/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 315 - Service of Industrial Supervision | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 315 - Service of Industrial Supervision | The following sections shall be organized within the Service of Industrial Supervision:
(a) Supervision of Men’s Work.
(b) Supervision of Women’s Work.
(c) Supervision of Industrial [Home-based work].
The Service of Industrial Supervision shall have charge of:
The supervision of the enforcement of the laws protecting l... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/316/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 316 - Division of Hygiene and Industrial Safety | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 316 - Division of Hygiene and Industrial Safety | The Division of Hygiene and Industrial Safety shall have charge of the supervision and oversight of measures of safety and industrial hygiene applicable to any industry, business or occupation, and shall be charged with enforcing all the regulations that the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources may promulgate under A... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/317/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 317 - Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 317 - Bureau of Labor Statistics | The Bureau of Labor Statistics shall have charge of the compilation, analysis and interpretation of the statistical data regarding labor in the various industries, businesses and occupations. It shall prepare and keep up to date indexes of prices and of the cost of living; it shall make an analysis of day’s wages and s... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/318/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 318 - Child Bureau | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 318 - Child Bureau | The Child Bureau shall have in its charge the supervision of the enforcement of laws protecting the child, and shall further measures directed towards guaranteeing the welfare of the child, to promote its educational opportunities, and to take steps towards providing him with facilities of employment compatible with hi... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/319/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 319 - Employment and Migration Bureau | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 319 - Employment and Migration Bureau | The Employment and Migration Bureau shall have charge of advancing the opportunities for the profitable employment of the unemployed, pursuant to the provisions of § 18(a) of the Organic Act of Puerto Rico (Act of Congress, of February 18, 1931); the administration of Act No. 89, May 9, 1947, which regulates contracts ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/319a/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 319a - Puerto Rico Labor Development Bureau | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 319a - Puerto Rico Labor Development Bureau | The Puerto Rico Labor Development Bureau, under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources, shall be in charge of the administration and use of the Work Opportunities Development Fund, consistent with the applicable directive norms of the Legislation and its regulations.
Pursuant to Act... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/320/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 320 - Mediation and conciliation service | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 320 - Mediation and conciliation service | The Department shall provide mediation and conciliation services, and it shall intervene and mediate for the purpose of keeping industrial peace, in such industrial, agricultural or other disputes, conflicts or controversies connected to the application of labor laws, as may arise between workers and employers.
The Dep... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/321/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 321 - Legal Division | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 321 - Legal Division | The Legal Division shall be in charge of the following functions:
(1) To render opinions in regard to labor legislation.
(2) To take steps towards the amicable settlement of the claims for wages and other compensation, rights, or benefits which belong to workmen or employees in accordance with the laws of Puerto Rico, ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/322/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 322 - Bureau of Publications and Education of Laborers | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 322 - Bureau of Publications and Education of Laborers | The Bureau of Publications and Education of Laborers shall have charge of the dissemination of the labor laws, of systems and methods of organization of the rights and duties of the workman in connection with the enforcement of agreements and laws for the protection of labor; it shall make known the measures that contr... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/323/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 323 - Apprenticeship Division | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 323 - Apprenticeship Division | An Apprenticeship Division is hereby created in the Department of Labor and Human Resources.
History —May 15, 1947, No. 483, p. 1092, § 7. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/324/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 324 - Office located in San Juan | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 324 - Office located in San Juan | The Department of Labor and Human Resources shall have an office in the city of San Juan, where all its documents and files shall be kept; and for this purpose, the Secretary of Transportation and Public Works is hereby directed to provide said department with ample and adequate quarters belonging to the Commonwealth o... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/325/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 325 - Seal of Department | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 325 - Seal of Department | The Department of Labor and Human Resources shall have an official seal to be designed by the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources.
History —Apr. 14, 1931, No. 15, p. 168, § 24, eff. 90 days after Apr. 14, 1931. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/326/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 326 - Copies of laws and reports for Department | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 326 - Copies of laws and reports for Department | Within the thirty days following the date on which this section takes effect, the Secretary of State of Puerto Rico shall furnish to the Department of Labor and Human Resources, free of charge, a collection of the volumes of the laws of the Legislature, as well as a sufficient number of the volumes of the Revised Statu... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/327/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 327 - Copies of Supreme Court decisions for Department | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 327 - Copies of Supreme Court decisions for Department | Within the period of time mentioned in § 326 of this title, the Secretary of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico shall furnish, free of charge, a collection of the volumes of the decisions of said Supreme Court heretofore or hereafter published.
History —Apr. 14, 1931, No. 15, p. 168, § 26, eff. 90 days after Apr. 14, 193... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15/328/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328)›§ 328 - Definition of laborer or employee | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15 - Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 301 — 328) › § 328 - Definition of laborer or employee | For the purposes of §§ 304—322 and 324—328 of this title, “laborer” or “employee” shall be understood to mean any person at the service of any individual, partnership or corporation employing one or more persons under any contract for services, whether express or implied, or verbal or written, and whether such person i... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15a/331/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15A - Voluntary Early Retirement Program for Employees of the Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 331 — 340)›§ 331 - Implementation | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15A - Voluntary Early Retirement Program for Employees of the Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 331 — 340) › § 331 - Implementation | The Department of Labor And Human Resources, hereinafter the “Department” shall implement a Voluntary Early Retirement Program which shall only include those employees who hold positions in said government entity and may avail themselves of a pension for years of service pursuant to the provisions of §§ 761 et seq. of ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-three/chapter-15a/332/ | PR | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311)›Chapter 15A - Voluntary Early Retirement Program for Employees of the Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 331 — 340)›§ 332 - Benefit | 2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THREE - Executive (§§ 1 — 9311) › Chapter 15A - Voluntary Early Retirement Program for Employees of the Department of Labor and Human Resources (§§ 331 — 340) › § 332 - Benefit | The Department shall offer the following benefit to the employees who voluntarily opt for the same:
(a) Right to receive a retirement pension of seventy-five percent (75%) of the average compensation of employees who are forty-eight (48) years of age who on June 30, 2008, have completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) ye... |
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Unemployment Word Count by State
Calculates the total word count of documents related to unemployment in each state, revealing insights into the volume of unemployment-related content by location.
CO Title 8 Word Count
Calculates the total number of words in the content of entries related to 'Title 8' in Colorado, providing insight into the volume of text data available for that specific category and state.