P.R. Laws tit. 16, § 4015
Unless otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Commission shall have original jurisdiction to consider, hear, and resolve any election-related matter or controversy, either motu proprio or by request of an interested party.
(a) The Commission shall have the power to investigate any sworn claim or complaint filed with the Office of the Secretary. It may also hold hearings on the matter under investigation. The Commission may delegate such powers to other officials of the Commission, such as Vice Chairs, Alternate Commissioners, or persons selected unanimously by the Commissioners. The Commission shall notify the parties of the holding of hearings within the terms prescribed by regulations.
(b) The Commission shall resolve those matters and controversies brought before its consideration within a term not to exceed thirty (30) days after its filing date with the Commission or with the Office of the Secretary. However, this term shall be of five (5) days if the matter or controversy was filed within thirty (30) to five (5) days prior to an election.
(c) Every matter or controversy that arises within five (5) days prior to an election shall be resolved the day after its filing, if it is submitted within the four (4) days prior to the eve of the election. However, any matter or controversy filed at any time on the eve of an election shall be resolved not later than six (6) hours following the filing thereof, and, when filed on election day, within one (1) hour after being filed.
None of the aforementioned provisions shall have the effect of staying or delaying any election process duly scheduled to be held at a specific hour and on a specific date.
History —June 1, 2011, No. 78, § 3.005.