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NM 433

Lcda. Karem Joan Calo Pérez como Fiscal Auxiliar II del Departamento de Justicia, en ascenso.

2025-2028 Session

The bill nominates Karem Joan Calo Pérez for elevation to Fiscal Auxiliar II in the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, pending Senate consent.

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Bill Summary · NM 433

Summary of NM 433 (Session 2025-2028) — Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico

Purpose and intent

  • The bill presents the nomination and appointment to an elevated position within the Department of Justice.
  • Specifically, it proposes the designation of Lcda. Karem Joan Calo Pérez to an elevated role as Fiscal Auxiliar II (Assistant Prosecutor II) in the Puerto Rico Department of Justice.

Key provisions and changes

  • Status: Nomination submitted for the consent of the Senate of Puerto Rico.
  • Position: Fiscal Auxiliar II, a higher rank within the prosecutorial staff of the Department of Justice.
  • Nature of action: Confirmation/appointment to an enhanced title and responsibilities rather than creation of a new office or a new department; procedural step is approval by the Senate.
  • Administrative formalities: The nomination follows constitutional and legal procedures; the letter is addressed to the President of the Senate, with a formal request to obtain council and consent.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary beneficiary: Lcda. Karem Joan Calo Pérez, who would receive a promotion to Fiscal Auxiliar II.
  • Government/agency impact: The Department of Justice would gain a higher-ranking assistant prosecutor, potentially affecting internal leadership, case management, and prosecutorial capacity.
  • Public impact: The promotion could influence the execution of prosecutorial duties, case outcomes, and departmental leadership at the level of the Fiscal Auxiliar II role.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Nomination date: June 15, 2026.
  • Legislative action: The nomination has been referred to the relevant Senate committees for consideration.
  • Next steps: Senate committees review the nomination, followed by a full Senate vote for consent if the committees approve.

Notes

  • The document is a formal government communication from the Governor’s Office requesting Senate confirmation in line with Puerto Rico’s constitutional process for certain judicial and prosecutorial appointments.
  • No additional substantive policy provisions, budgetary allocations, or statutory language changes are included in the text provided beyond the nomination and elevation to Fiscal Auxiliar II.

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

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