P.R. Laws tit. 24, § 6162a

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§ 6162a. Placement in institution for children and adolescents

If after the evaluation, it should be found that the minor under court jurisdiction suffers from a mental disorder, the court shall order that an inter- or multidisciplinary individualized treatment, recovery and rehabilitation plan be prepared and implemented, which shall include all specialized services needed. Each and every service program shall be provided at special institutions for minors which are age- and gender-appropriate and which suit their clinical needs.

The minor shall meet the placement criteria of such institution. Upon placement, he/she shall be evaluated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and the court shall be informed every three (3) months or before, if so required by the court or if a significant change has occurred in the minor’s condition, in order to assess the progress of his/her treatment, recovery and rehabilitation and to issue the corresponding recommendations. A copy of the evaluation shall be remitted to the Court of First Instance, Minors’ Affairs Part, to the Minors’ Advocate, and to the parties, as indicated by the court.

History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 11.02; Aug. 6, 2008, No. 183, § 60.