Overview: Bill Number: RC 139, Title: Para ordenar a la Comisión de lo Jurídico realizar una investigación sobre todo asunto relacionado con el Sistema Judicial, incluyendo entes de naturaleza cuasi judicial de la Rama Ejecutiva, los jueces y tribunales, el ejercicio de la profesión de la abogacía, los servicios sociales en los tribunales, los servicios legales para el gobierno estatal, municipal y los ciudadanos indigentes y la profesión de la notaría; el Departamento de Justicia, el Procurador General de Puerto Rico, el Registro de la Propiedad y los registradores; el cuerpo legal que rige el sistema civil, tales como el Código Civil, las Reglas de Procedimiento Civil, la "Ley Hipotecaria" y su Reglamento, entre otros; el cuerpo legal que rige el sistema penal, tales como el Código Penal y las Reglas de Procedimiento Criminal; las Reglas de Evidencia; la Comisión de Derechos Civiles; la protección de los derechos civiles de los ciudadanos y las asignaciones de fondos y recursos para programas de acceso a la justicia; y para otros fines legales relacionados, Status: Inspección Ocular: Sala Inteligencia del Centro Judicial, Introduced: February 06, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this resolution is to direct the Judiciary Committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation into all matters related to the Judicial System in Puerto Rico. This includes examining the quasi-judicial entities within the Executive Branch, judges and courts, the legal profession, social services in the courts, legal services for the state, municipal governments, and indigent citizens, as well as the notary profession. The investigation will also cover the legal frameworks governing the civil and criminal justice systems, the Department of Justice, the Office of the Solicitor General, the Property Registry, and the protection of civil rights.
Key Provisions:
- Mandate a comprehensive investigation by the Judiciary Committee
- Examine a wide range of topics related to the Judicial System in Puerto Rico
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Judiciary Committee, which will conduct the investigation
- The Judicial System, including its various components and stakeholders, which may be affected by the findings and recommendations of the investigation
- The general public, who may benefit from potential improvements to the Judicial System
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The resolution has been referred for an on-site inspection at the Intelligence Room of the Judicial Center. The next steps would involve the Judiciary Committee's investigation, including hearings, research, and the potential development of legislative proposals based on the findings.
