The Secretary of Justice, appointed by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of Article IV, Section 5 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is the Head of the Department of Justice and as such, is the chief law enforcement official of the Commonwealth and in charge of promoting compliance and enforcing the law, pursuant to the provisions of Article IV, Sections 5 and 6 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 3.