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NM 188

Lcdo. Gariell A. Rosario Guzmán como Fiscal Auxiliar I del Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico.

2025-2028 Session

Senate confirms Lcdo. Gariell A. Rosario Guzmán as Fiscal Auxiliar I in the Puerto Rico Department of Justice; nomination transmitted to the Governor for final appointment.

Notificado a la Gobernadora
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Bill Summary · NM 188

Summary — NM 188: Nomination of Lcdo. Gariell A. Rosario Guzmán as Fiscal Auxiliar I, Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico

Purpose and intent

NM 188 is a legislative nomination requesting confirmation of Lcdo. Gariell A. Rosario Guzmán to serve as Fiscal Auxiliar I (Assistant Prosecutor I) in the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. The nomination seeks Senate advice and consent as required for certain executive appointments so the nominee may assume the duties of the office.

Key provisions / what the measure does

  • Formally records the Senate’s consideration of the Governor’s nomination of Lcdo. Gariell A. Rosario Guzmán for the position of Fiscal Auxiliar I.
  • After committee review and Senate confirmation, the nomination was transmitted to the Governor (notificado a la Gobernadora) for final processing consistent with applicable statutes and executive procedures.

This bill functions solely as an appointment/confirmation instrument; it does not change statutes, appropriations, or departmental structure.

Who is affected

  • Lcdo. Gariell A. Rosario Guzmán: if finalized, will assume duties and responsibilities of Fiscal Auxiliar I.
  • Puerto Rico Department of Justice: gains a confirmed prosecutorial staff member, which may affect case assignment, workload distribution, and operational capacity in the office or unit where the appointee will serve.
  • Courts, law enforcement, and parties involved in cases handled by the Department may be indirectly affected through changes in staffing and case management.

Typical responsibilities of the position (context)

While NM 188 does not enumerate duties, a Fiscal Auxiliar I generally performs prosecutorial and litigation support functions: preparing and prosecuting criminal cases, conducting legal research, coordinating with investigative agencies, and representing the Commonwealth in court as assigned.

Procedural timeline and current status

  • 2025-06-04: Nomination submitted (Nominado) and referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-06-23: Committee issued first report recommending confirmation (1er Informe Comisión proponiendo la confirmación).
  • 2025-06-23: Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Calendar and placed on the Senate Special Orders Calendar.
  • 2025-06-23: Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025-06-23: Notification sent to the Governor (Notificado a la Gobernadora).

Next steps / finalization

The nomination has been confirmed by the Senate and transmitted to the Governor. Final appointment typically becomes effective once the Governor takes any required administrative action and the appointee is sworn into office according to departmental and legal procedures.

(Prepared as an objective summary of legislative action; no policy positions or analysis beyond procedural and role-related context.)

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

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