P.R. Laws Ap. tit. 34A, § II, Rule 4.6

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Rule 4.6. In absentia

The court may waive its jurisdiction when the minor is absent provided the following circumstances concur before a hearing where said minor should be represented by counsel:

(a) The offense allegedly perpetrated by the minor occurred when said minor was already fourteen (14) years old;

(b) the minor is a fugitive from justice, and

(c) the Prosecutor has proved, to the satisfaction of the court, that he has taken sufficient action in order to locate said minor, without any success.