P.R. Laws tit. 4, § 24a
It is hereby set forth as the fundamental principles and objectives of this chapter, that the Judiciary Branch:
(a) Shall be independent and accessible to the citizenry; shall render services in an equitable and sensitive manner, with a scholarly focus, and shall operate under systems for the effective and speedy handling of cases, without impairing the substantive and procedural rights of the citizenry.
(b) Shall have a strategic leadership that will allow the development of swift designs and administrative methods, as well as an adequate infrastructure and advanced and efficient technology to respond to social changes.
(c) Shall promote a less litigating society, encouraging other methods to resolve controversies and promote the ample participation of all the sectors involved.
(d) Shall establish and maintain an open relationship with the other branches of government and sectors of the civilian community that will allow and expedite collaboration for the development of a sound society.
(e) Shall maintain highly qualified judges and provide for continuing education methods.
History —Aug. 22, 2003, No. 201, § 1.002, eff. 90 days after Aug. 22, 2003.