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RS 336

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Seguridad Pública y Asuntos del Veterano del Senado de Puerto Rico realizar una investigación en torno a las condiciones actuales de las instituciones correccionales ubicadas en el Distrito Senatorial de Mayagüez-Aguadilla, particularmente el Centro de Detención del Oeste, en Mayagüez, y la Institución Correccional Guerrero, en Aguadilla, con el fin de examinar los servicios que reciben los confinados, las condiciones físicas de dichas instituciones, así como el acceso a las visitas familiares; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Senate investigation bill examines inmate services, physical conditions, and family visitation access at two Western Puerto Rico correctional facilities to identify reform needs.

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Bill Summary · RS 336

Legislative bill overview

Bill RS 336 directs Puerto Rico's Senate Commission on Public Security and Veterans Affairs to investigate conditions at two correctional facilities in the Mayagüez-Aguadilla senatorial district: the Western Detention Center (Mayagüez) and Guerrero Correctional Institution (Aguadilla). The investigation will examine inmate services, physical facility conditions, and family visitation access.

Why is this important

Correctional facility conditions directly affect inmate welfare, public health, staff safety, and recidivism rates. This investigation could expose systemic problems requiring budget allocation or policy reform. Family visitation access impacts rehabilitation outcomes and social reintegration prospects for incarcerated individuals.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Investigation findings may require significant government spending to address facility deficiencies, competing with other budget priorities
  • Scope limitations: Focusing only on two western facilities may create equity concerns if other regions have similar or worse conditions
  • Implementation timeline: No specified deadline for completion or mandatory action on findings could result in delayed reforms or dormant recommendations

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

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