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NM 193

Lcda. Paola N. García Mercado como Fiscal Auxiliar I del Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico.

2025-2028 Session

Paola N. García Mercado appointed Fiscal Auxiliar I, Puerto Rico Dept. of Justice; Senate confirms and Governor notified.

Notificado a la Gobernadora
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Bill Summary · NM 193

Summary — NM 193: Appointment of Lcda. Paola N. García Mercado as Fiscal Auxiliar I (Department of Justice of Puerto Rico)

Purpose and intent

NM 193 is a nomination measure to appoint Lcda. Paola N. García Mercado to the position of Fiscal Auxiliar I (an assistant prosecutor/attorney) within the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. The bill’s purpose is to effectuate this personnel appointment to strengthen the Department’s prosecutorial staff.

Key provisions

  • Identifies the nominee: Lcda. Paola N. García Mercado.
  • Position: Fiscal Auxiliar I (Department of Justice of Puerto Rico).
  • Action required/recorded: Senate confirmation of the nomination and formal notification to the Governor.

(Note: NM 193 is an appointment/nomination measure rather than a statute that changes law or policy. It does not itself create new legal duties, budgets, or programmatic changes beyond filling the designated position.)

Who is affected

  • Primary: Lcda. Paola N. García Mercado, who — upon completion of the appointment process — would assume the duties, responsibilities, and remuneration associated with Fiscal Auxiliar I.
  • Department of Justice: staffing and case-assignment capacity may be affected; the appointment could alter workload distribution among prosecutors.
  • Public and justice system stakeholders: potential impacts on prosecution capacity, case processing, and legal representation in matters handled by the office to which the Fiscal Auxiliar I is assigned.

Procedural timeline and current status

  • 2025-06-04: Nomination submitted and referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-06-23: Committee issued a first report recommending confirmation.
  • 2025-06-23: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Calendar; placed on the Senate’s Special Orders calendar.
  • 2025-06-23: Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025-06-23: Confirmation was notified to the Governor.

Status label: Notificado a la Gobernadora (the Governor has been formally notified of the Senate’s confirmation).

Next steps / practical considerations

  • After notification, standard administrative steps follow for the nominee to assume office (e.g., issuance of official commission, swearing-in, and human resources onboarding). Specific timing depends on the Department of Justice and executive procedures.
  • For the definitive legal status (e.g., whether the appointment has been finalized and the nominee has assumed duties), consult the Department of Justice personnel records or the Governor’s office for any subsequent actions or announcements.

If you would like, I can:
- Provide background on the typical duties and grade/compensation range for a Fiscal Auxiliar I in Puerto Rico.
- Track and report any follow-up actions (e.g., commissioning, public swearing-in).

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

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