Lcdo. Francisco A. Quiñones Rivera como Juez Superior del Tribunal de Primera Instancia.

2025-2028 Session

The bill nominates Francisco A. Quiñones Rivera for appointment as a Superior Court judge and requests Senate consent for the nomination.

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Summary of NM 441 (Session 2025-2028) — Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico

Purpose and Intent

The bill nominates Lcdo. Francisco A. Quiñones Rivera for appointment as Juez Superior del Tribunal de Primera Instancia (Superior Judge of the Court of First Instance) in Puerto Rico.

It seeks to obtain the consent of the Senate of Puerto Rico for this judicial designation in accordance with the Constitution and governing laws.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal nomination: The governor designates Francisco A. Quiñones Rivera as a candidate for a Superior Court judgeship.

Senate action: The bill accompanies a request for the Senate’s advice and consent, a constitutional prerequisite for the appointment.

Scope of appointment: The nomination covers a position within the Juez Superior del Tribunal de Primera Instancia (Superior Court judge) role, i.e., a judicial appointment at the trial court level with potential elevation to higher judicial responsibilities depending on governance structures.

Who/What Is Affected

Primary: Lcdo. Francisco A. Quiñones Rivera (nominee for Juez Superior del Tribunal de Primera Instancia).

Government bodies: The Executive (Governor) and the Senate of Puerto Rico, which must act on the nomination.

Judicial system: The Superior Court of Puerto Rico, specifically its First Instance (trial court) judgeship, shaping the composition of its bench.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Action History indicators:

2026-06-23: Nomination recorded (Nominado).
2026-06-23: Referral to Senate committees (Referido a Comisión(es)).

Process: The bill represents the formal nomination as presented by the Governor, followed by Senate committee review and a full Senate vote for confirmation, consistent with Puerto Rico’s constitutional process for judicial appointments.

Current status (as provided): Nomination submitted and referred to appropriate Senate committees on June 23, 2026.

Additional Context

The document is styled as an official communication from La Fortaleza (the Governor’s residence) to the Senate President, indicating formal interbranch collaboration for judicial selection.

The text does not specify additional terms of employment, tenure length, or specific qualifications beyond the nomination itself; those details would typically be considered during committee review and confirmation proceedings.

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