Overview: Bill Number: PS 765, Title: Para enmendar la Regla 40.6 de las Reglas de Procedimiento Civil de 2009, según enmendadas, a los fines de establecer un mecanismo más eficiente para la citación de personas testigos que se encuentran fuera de la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico, pero dentro de otra jurisdicción de los Estados Unidos; y para otros fines relacionados, Status: Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado, Introduced: October 07, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to amend Rule 40.6 of the Puerto Rico Rules of Civil Procedure to establish a more efficient mechanism for the citation of witness persons who are outside the jurisdiction of Puerto Rico but within another jurisdiction of the United States.
Key Provisions:
- Amends Rule 40.6 of the Puerto Rico Rules of Civil Procedure to provide a streamlined process for the citation of witnesses located outside of Puerto Rico but within the United States.
- The changes aim to facilitate the participation of out-of-jurisdiction witnesses in civil proceedings, improving the overall efficiency of the judicial process.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect parties involved in civil litigation in Puerto Rico, as it would provide a more efficient mechanism for obtaining testimony from witnesses located in other U.S. jurisdictions. This could lead to improved access to evidence and potentially faster resolution of civil cases.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Senate's Rules and Calendar Commission for further consideration. The next steps would involve the commission's review, public hearings, and potential amendments before a final vote in the legislature.
