P.R. Laws tit. 25, § 981e
The Office shall be precluded from granting compensation when one or more of the following circumstances are present:
(a) When the crime is committed while the victim is confined in a penal institution or has not served the total penalty imposed.
(b) When the victim was engaged in criminal conduct at the time of the events. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the victim dies while engaged in such criminal conduct, his/her dependants or relatives who are minors shall be entitled to claim the psychological expenses they have incurred as a result of the crime, and the loss of support benefit provided under this chapter in the event of the death of the victim. In cases when the victim is an illegal alien and has requested protection under the Violence Against Women Act due to domestic violence or sexual assault, her dependants or relatives who are minors shall receive the compensation benefits provided by this chapter. Likewise, compensation may be offered to a victim who is an illegal alien who cooperates with authorities and is eligible to apply for a U-Visa.
(c) When the events that are the basis for the claim occurred prior to July 1, 1998.
(d) When the claimant has received compensation for the same crime from a crime victims compensation program.
(e) When the benefit to be granted to the victim turns out to be in favor, wholly or partially, of the person who directly committed the crime.
(f) When the victim attempts to obtain the benefits of this chapter through fraud, or through the use of false information, documents or representation.
History —July 29, 1998, No. 183, § 8; Aug. 25, 2000, No. 195, § 4; Jan. 5, 2006, No. 3, § 4; June 8, 2010, No. 58, § 2; Aug. 5, 2012, No. 157, § 6.