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NM 417

Lcda. Louanna Naomi Cruz Rivera como Fiscal Auxiliar I del Departamento de Justicia.

2025-2028 Session

The bill nominates Louanna Naomi Cruz Rivera for Fiscal Auxiliar I in the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, requesting Senate advice and consent for the appointment.

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Bill Summary · NM 417

Summary of NM 417 (Session 2025-2028) | Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico

Purpose and intent

  • The bill proposes the designation of Louanna Naomi Cruz Rivera as Fiscal Auxiliar I (Assistant Prosecutor I) in the Department of Justice of Puerto Rico.
  • It is presented to the Senate of Puerto Rico for its advice and consent, consistent with the Constitution and laws of Puerto Rico.

Key provisions and changes

  • Appointment: Official nomination of Louanna Naomi Cruz Rivera to serve in the role of Fiscal Auxiliar I within the Puerto Rico Department of Justice.
  • Authority level: Fiscal Auxiliar I is a specific entry-level or early-career prosecutorial position within the Department of Justice, indicating a formal appointment within the prosecutorial staff.
  • Procedural step: The bill constitutes the formal nomination and submission for Senate consideration (consejo y consentimiento), rather than a general hiring action. This follows constitutional or statutory requirements for appointments requiring Senate approval.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Louanna Naomi Cruz Rivera, who would become Fiscal Auxiliar I.
  • Institution: Puerto Rico Department of Justice, which would employ the appointee in the specified role.
  • Oversight body: Senate of Puerto Rico, which would review and give consent to the nomination.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history indicates:
    • 2026-05-29: Nomination submitted (Nominado).
    • 2026-05-29: Referred to Senate committees for consideration (Referido a Comisión(es)).
  • Next steps typically involve committee review, possible hearings, and a Senate vote to grant advice and consent.
  • The nomination is dated May 28, 2026, with formal communication from the Governor’s office, indicating coordination between the Executive and Legislative branches.

Additional notes

  • The document appears to be an official nomination letter from the Governor of Puerto Rico (La Fortaleza) to the President of the Senate, requesting consent for the appointment.
  • No other substantive policy changes or programmatic provisions are specified in the bill text provided; the central content is the appointment nomination.

If you’d like, I can add a brief context on the role of Fiscal Auxiliar I within the DOJ or compare this nomination to typical Senate consent processes in Puerto Rico.

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

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