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NM 48

Lcdo. José Ignacio Villarmarzo Rodríguez como Fiscal III del Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico

2025-2028 Session

Senate confirms José Ignacio Villarmarzo Rodríguez as Fiscal III of Puerto Rico’s Department of Justice, empowering leadership over prosecutions and supervision of prosecutors.

Notificado al Gobernador
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Bill Summary · NM 48

Summary — Nomination NM 48: Lcdo. José Ignacio Villarmarzo Rodríguez como Fiscal III del Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico

Summary

NM 48 is a legislative nomination to confirm Lcdo. José Ignacio Villarmarzo Rodríguez for the position of Fiscal III (Prosecutor III) in the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. The nomination was introduced on January 28, 2025, proceeded through the Senate confirmation process, and was confirmed by the Senate on February 24, 2025. The Senate’s action was subsequently notified to the Governor on the same date.

Purpose and intent

  • To secure Senate confirmation for an executive branch nominee to a senior prosecutorial post within the Department of Justice.
  • The appointment aims to fill (or maintain staffing in) the Fiscal III rank to support the department’s prosecutorial functions and case management capacity.

Key provisions / what the nomination does

  • Seeks legislative confirmation of Lcdo. José Ignacio Villarmarzo Rodríguez to serve as Fiscal III.
  • Does not change statutory authorities, budgets, or substantive criminal law; it is an appointment action rather than a policy bill.
  • Upon final administrative steps (e.g., gubernatorial action and swearing-in), the nominee would assume the duties of the office.

Position description / typical responsibilities (context)

While the nomination text does not specify duties, a Fiscal III in the Puerto Rico Department of Justice typically:
- Oversees prosecutions in assigned areas,
- Supervises assistant prosecutors and support staff,
- Manages case strategies and coordinates with law enforcement,
- May handle complex or high-priority criminal matters.

Who is affected

  • Department of Justice operations — allocation of supervisory/prosecutorial workload.
  • Assistant prosecutors and staff who will report to the Fiscal III.
  • Ongoing criminal prosecutions and case management in the unit assigned to this post.
  • No direct fiscal impact or statutory changes are included in the nomination record.

Legislative timeline and status

  • 2025-01-28: Nominated; referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-02-22: Public hearing held (Salón Leopoldo Figueroa Carreras).
  • 2025-02-24: Committee issued a favorable first report recommending confirmation.
  • 2025-02-24: Referred to Senate Rules and Calendar; placed on Senate Special Orders calendar.
  • 2025-02-24: Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025-02-24: Confirmation notification sent to the Governor — current recorded status: Notificado al Gobernador.

Next steps / procedural notes

  • After Senate confirmation and notification, final administrative steps (acceptance, formal appointment, and swearing-in) depend on the Governor’s action and the Department of Justice’s personnel procedures.
  • This nomination does not, by itself, create new legal authorities or appropriate funds.

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

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