P.R. Laws tit. 8, § 449d
When an emergency proceeding has been initiated, the hearing of such cases before the Court of First Instance shall be held within twenty (20) days after the initial hearing is held. The court shall issue a written notice to be served ten (10) days prior to the hearing on the merits. The written notice shall contain the following information:
(a) The facts alleged.
(b) The names of the petitioner and the witnesses who are expected to testify in support of the allegations.
(c) The contents of the resolution issued by the court.
(d) The date, time, and place of the hearing, as well as mention of the right of the parties to appear assisted by their attorneys during any stage of the proceedings. The lack of legal representation shall not be a reason to suspend the hearing.
(e) A warning that in the case of failure to appear at the hearing, the court shall find the party in default and enter the corresponding remedy to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of the minor or minors under the custody, supervision, or care of the respondent institution without further summons or hearing.
(f) A warning that noncompliance by the respondent institution with the orders of the court constitutes contempt, which may entail the imposition of penalties and the permanent closing of the institution, as well as an order to the Department, the Department of Justice, or the agency involved, to suspend or revoke the corresponding license or accreditation, and the ratification of any orders issued at any stage of the proceedings.
History —Aug. 1, 2003, No. 177, § 69, eff. 90 days after Aug. 1, 2003.