LEGAL FAQ

How do I obtain copies of case documents and judgments from Puerto Rico ?

In Puerto Rico, case documents are provided to interested parties by the General Court of Justice. In order to obtain a certified copy of a judgment or other documents you must call the Central Inactive Archive of the Administration of the Courts at (787) 274-0016. Documents from every court in Puerto Rico are stored at this facility if they are at least five years old. Documents that are less than five years old should be on file at the court in which the case was heard. If you are attempting to obtain a copy of a document that is less than five years old, the staff at the Central Inactive Archive should be able to provide you with the telephone number for the corresponding court.
Note: If you do not speak Spanish, wait for the live operator when calling the number above.
For further information, please visit www.tribunalpr.org (Spanish only)

How do I obtain legal representation in Puerto Rico ?

All lawyers in Puerto Rico are currently required to be members of the Puerto Rico Bar Association.  To contact the Bar Association, call at (787) 721-3358 or visit http://www.capr.org/
Free legal representation is available for individuals who cannot afford a lawyer.  To obtain information, call the  Central office of Legal Services of Puerto Rico at (787) 728-8686 or visit http://www.tribunalpr.org/servicios/servicioslegales.htm

How do I obtain a letter certifying imprisonment from Puerto Rico ?

To obtain a letter certifying imprisonment call the Office of Corrections, Office of Prisoners Record at (787) 273-6464 Ext. 2510, 2551, 2552, 2535, 2519 or 2520.