P.R. Laws tit. 8, § 1161
In any proceedings initiated to protect a minor who has been the victim of abuse and/or neglect as defined in this chapter, or when the circumstances described in §§ 634b of this title are present, the Department may petition for the termination, restriction, or suspension of the parental rights of the father or mother of minors under de jure or de facto custody of the Department through a written motion without having to initiate a termination suit. In such cases, it shall be mandatory to hold a hearing within a term not to exceed fifteen (15) days from the notice of the petition for termination, restriction, or suspension of parental rights. In said petition, the parties shall be notified of their right to legal counsel. The father and/or mother may waive parental rights without being represented by each counsel. For the termination, restriction, or suspension of parental rights when the petition filed during proceedings on child abuse or neglect initiated by virtue of this chapter, it shall not be necessary to meet the requirement for summons as provided in the Rules of Civil Procedure of Puerto Rico.
History —Dec. 16, 2011, No. 246, § 51, eff. 90 days after Dec. 16, 2011.