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NM 72

Lcda. Aracelis Burgos Reyes como Fiscal I del Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico

2025-2028 Session

Nomination NM 72 confirms Lcda. Aracelis Burgos Reyes as Fiscal I, Puerto Rico DOJ, boosting prosecutorial staffing and capacity to handle cases.

Notificado a la Gobernadora
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Bill Summary · NM 72

Summary — NM 72: Nomination of Lcda. Aracelis Burgos Reyes as Fiscal I, Department of Justice of Puerto Rico

Purpose and intent

NM 72 is a legislative nomination resolution proposing the appointment of Lcda. Aracelis Burgos Reyes to the position of Fiscal I (Prosecutor I) in the Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico. The measure follows the standard confirmation process by which the Senate reviews and approves executive nominations for prosecutorial staff.

Key provisions and actions

  • Formal nomination submitted: 26 February 2025.
  • Referral to Senate committee(s) for review: 28 February 2025.
  • Committee report: 1er Informe Comisión proposing confirmation issued 31 March 2025.
  • Senate action: Placed on the Calendar of Special Orders and confirmed by the Senate on 31 March 2025.
  • Administrative step: The Senate’s confirmation was transmitted to and “Notificado a la Gobernadora” (notified to the Governor) on 31 March 2025.

No additional substantive changes to law or duties are contained in NM 72; the resolution exclusively concerns the confirmation of an individual for a civil service/departmental position.

Who is affected

  • Lcda. Aracelis Burgos Reyes: the nominee who, upon completion of final administrative steps, would assume the duties of Fiscal I.
  • Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico: the department’s prosecutorial staffing and capacity could be directly affected by the addition of a confirmed Fiscal I.
  • Public and litigants: prosecutorial resources and case handling in the office or district where the nominee is assigned may be impacted indirectly through changes in staffing levels.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Nomination date: 26‑Feb‑2025
  • Committee referral: 28‑Feb‑2025
  • Committee report and Senate confirmation: 31‑Mar‑2025
  • Status as of 31‑Mar‑2025: Confirmed by the Senate and notified to the Governor for final administrative processing (e.g., issuance of commission, swearing‑in).

Potential impact

As an appointment rather than a policy bill, NM 72 primarily affects staffing within the Justice Department. The confirmation enables the nominee to assume prosecutorial responsibilities consistent with the duties of a Fiscal I, which may help address caseload needs or fill a vacancy. There are no budgetary figures or statutory changes included in the resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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