P.R. Laws Ap. tit. 34A, § 1–A, Rule 2.8
(a) By a judge.— The judge receiving the complaint may issue a summons, in lieu of an order for apprehension, if there exist reasonable grounds to believe that the minor will appear at the hearing for determination of probable cause to file the complaint.
(b) By a peace officer.— When a peace officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a Class I offense has been perpetrated, in lieu of apprehending the minor, he may issue a summons in writing and signed compelling the minor to appear before a judge for the hearing to determine probable cause to file the complaint.
(c) The summons shall be issued in writing, signed by the peace officer or by the judge, whichever the case may be. The minor and his parents or guardians must sign the summons. It shall require that the minor shall appear in court accompanied by his parents or guardians and shall state the day, time and place therefore, and shall inform the minor that, in case of noncompliance, a provisional order for arrest shall be issued and that, in case he cannot be found, probable cause shall be established in his absence and that the court may waive jurisdiction also in his absence. Besides, it will explain to the minor, his parents or guardians, regarding the duty of keeping the court informed about changes in residential or postal address. Any material defect in an apprehension order shall not affect its validity.
History —Sept. 12, 1990, No. 86, p. 505, § 1.