P.R. Laws tit. 3, § 293j
The Secretary shall adopt, in coordination with the Institute, an annual plan for granting sabbatical leave and establish the conditions under which said leave shall be granted through regulations. Furthermore, the Secretary shall fix in said regulations the norms to determine the eligibility of the candidates requesting the sabbatical leave, for which he/she shall take into account the following factors, among others:
(a) There is the need for the personnel concerned to renew their knowledge, ideas, perspective and techniques through studies and research and by experiencing the criminal and civil justice administration systems of other jurisdictions.
(b) The effect of granting the sabbatical leave on the services rendered and the availability of financial resources.
(c) The performance and a manifest interest of remaining in the public service of the candidate requesting the leave.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 31.