Lcda. Coralys Enid Cruz Domínguez como Procuradora de Asuntos de Menores del Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico.

2025-2028 Session

Confirms Coralys Enid Cruz Domínguez to serve as Procuradora de Asuntos de Menores, leading Puerto Rico's minor-affairs legal work within the Department of Justice.

Notificado a la Gobernadora

Summary — Nomination NM 206

Title: Lcda. Coralys Enid Cruz Domínguez como Procuradora de Asuntos de Menores del Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico
Bill Type / Classification: Appointment (confirmation of nominee)
Introduced: June 17, 2025
Current Status: Notificado a la Gobernadora (notified to the Governor)
Legislative Actions (key dates):
- 2025-06-17 — Nominado; referido to committee(s)
- 2025-06-29 — 1er Informe de la Comisión proponiendo la confirmación
- 2025-06-29 — Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado; puesto en el Calendario de Órdenes Especiales
- 2025-06-29 — Confirmado por el Senado
- 2025-06-29 — Notificado a la Gobernadora

Purpose and intent

NM 206 is a legislative confirmation of the Governor’s nominee, Lic. (Lcda.) Coralys Enid Cruz Domínguez, to serve as Procuradora de Asuntos de Menores (Prosecutor/Advocate for Minor Affairs) within the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. The nomination seeks to fill the leadership position responsible for the Department’s legal work affecting minors and juvenile matters.

Key provisions / what the nomination does

Formally confirms the appointment of Lcda. Coralys Enid Cruz Domínguez to the office of Procuradora de Asuntos de Menores.

Enables the nominee, upon completion of any remaining administrative or executive formalities, to assume the statutory duties of the office within the Department of Justice.

This document does not amend substantive law; it is limited to the personnel appointment/confirmation process.

Role and responsibilities of the office (implications of confirmation)

While the bill itself is an appointment, the confirmed Procuradora typically is responsible for:
- Representing and defending the legal interests of minors in judicial and administrative proceedings (juvenile delinquency, child protection, custody and guardianship matters, etc.).
- Coordinating with Family Court, child welfare agencies, the Department of the Family, and other government and community organizations on policy and casework affecting children and adolescents.
- Advising the Department of Justice on juvenile justice policy, child-protection litigation strategy, and related regulations.
- Supervising attorneys and staff assigned to minor-affairs work.

Who is affected

Minors who are parties or subjects in legal proceedings in Puerto Rico.

Families, guardians, and caregivers involved in juvenile, dependency, or family-law cases.

The Department of Justice (organization and case management).

Courts and state agencies that work with the Procuradora’s office (Family Court, child welfare agencies, prosecutors, defenders, and related NGOs).

Procedural / timeline notes

The Senate completed committee review and issued a favorable first report on June 29, 2025, and confirmed the nominee the same day.

The nomination has been transmitted and officially “notified” to the Governor (status recorded June 29, 2025). Any remaining administrative actions required under executive procedures (e.g., formal commissioning, oath of office, start date) will be handled by the Governor’s office and the Department of Justice.

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