P.R. Laws tit. 4, § 25f
The use of electronic recorders is hereby authorized in all procedures within the jurisdiction of the Court of First Instance of Puerto Rico. Likewise, the transcription of such recordings by the officials of said court for purposes of reviewing the procedures of said court for any recourse before the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico, and for any other use pursuant to law is hereby authorized.
The official who prepares the transcription of the recording of a certain case shall certify that same is a true and exact transcription of the recording, the date and location where the transcription was made, the caption number of the case, and the courtroom in which it was filed, and shall proceed to sign the certification that is issued.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Director of the Courts Administration shall explore the methods and technology available for the transcriptions of procedures required by the parties can be provided in a speedy and efficient manner and at the lowest possible cost.
History —Aug. 22, 2003, No. 201, § 5.006, eff. 90 days after Aug. 22, 2003.