P.R. Laws tit. 3, § 138l
The information under custody of the Bureau, gathered for law enforcement purposes, may be subject to examination by any citizen, provided, that in doing so:
(a) He does not interfere with law enforcement procedures;
(b) he does not deprive a person of the right to a fair trial or to an impartial sentence;
(c) it does not constitute an unjustified invasion of privacy;
(d) he does not reveal the identity of a confidential source;
(e) he does not reveal investigative techiques or procedures;
(f) he does not endanger the life or physical safety of law enforcement personnel or witnesses.
Only the Director, with the approval of the Secretary or the Governor, may authorize the release of information related to the functions, operations or activities of this Bureau. Any employee, functionary or official, or person, who by carelessness or omission, or deliberately, offers information, gives publicity to, or publicly comments on any action, activity, investigation or official act of this Bureau, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for a fixed term of three (3) years. If there are aggravating circumstances the term may be increased up to a maximum of five (5) years; if there are extenuating circumstances the term may be reduced to a minimum of two (2) years.
History —July 13, 1978, No. 38, p. 491, § 13; Sept. 23, 1983, No. 24, p. 417, § 1.