P.R. Laws tit. 8, § 1120
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Ensuring the well-being and safety of children and youths is the responsibility of the State. Public authorities are required to report any situation of risk or vulnerability in which children or youths are involved to the appropriate authorities. Whenever this happens, the competent authority shall ensure that the Department of the Family intervenes immediately, so as to guarantee its involvement in the services the minors need.
History —Dec. 16, 2011, No. 246, § 13, eff. 90 days after Dec. 16, 2011.