P.R. Laws tit. 8, § 447y

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§ 447y. Family advocates

Family advocates shall be entrusted with the task of prosecuting on behalf of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, whatever actions may be in order as the result of investigations carried out on abuse, institutional abuse, neglect, and/or institutional neglect of minors.

Insofar as it is possible, and taking into consideration the age and maturity of the minors, family advocates shall keep them informed of the decisions that affect them.

History —Aug. 1, 2003, No. 177, § 56; Sept. 16, 2004, No. 352, § 1.