P.R. Laws Ap. tit. 34A, § II, Rule 197
(a) Stay of execution of judgment.— An appeal from a guilty sentence or the filing of a writ of certiorari, shall stay the effects of the sentence once bail is posted.
An appeal, or the filing of a writ of certiorari, shall not stay the effects of a verdict of guilty when the posting of bail is not admitted on appeal or if a special law provides that the same shall not be stayed.
(b) Sentence of probation.— An appeal of a guilty sentence or the filing of a writ of certiorari shall not stay the effects of an order providing that the defendant is freed on probation. While the appeal or the writ of certiorari is pending, the sentencing court shall retain its authority to modify the conditions of the probation or to revoke the same.
History —Dec. 25, 1995, No. 251, § 4; Sept. 15, 2004, No. 317, § 17.