P.R. Laws tit. 8, § 447l
In any judicial proceeding on abuse and/or neglect initiated under this chapter, the court may order any of the following remedies:
(a) To provide support services, keeping the minor at home under the protective supervision of the Department and under whatever conditions the court deems convenient, for a period that initially shall not be longer than six (6) months and which may be extended for just cause for up to a maximum of one (1) year, subject to the determination of the court.
(b) To deprive the father, mother, or the person responsible for the temporary custody of the minor, for a period that initially shall not be longer than six (6) months and which may be extended for just cause for up to a maximum of one (1) year, subject to the conditions that the court may deem convenient. In such cases, temporary custody of the minor may be awarded to any of the following:
(1) A member of the family of the minor.
(2) The Department, in which case physical custody may be awarded to a person designated by the Department.
(c) To award the physical custody of the minor in pursuing his/her best interests, to the person or institution that the court deems convenient, provided it is licensed or certified by the Department. Foster parents or operators of establishments where the minors are to be placed under this chapter, shall receive medical and educational information at the time of placement. Said information shall be revised and updated periodically.
(d) To deprive both parents of patria potestas, jointly, separately or only one of them, in those cases in which one of the grounds provided for in body of laws for withdrawing, restricting or suspending patria potestas, is proven.
(e) Any other determination needed for the protection of the best interests of the minor.
History —Aug. 1, 2003, No. 177, § 43; Sept. 29, 2004, No. 510, § 12.