Puerto Rico to Adopt New Rules of Evidence

The Governor signed into law the bill that will allow the adoption and implementation of the New Rules of Evidence, that repealed the 1979 version of the rules. The new rules introduce changes to the identification and authentication of electronic records, data compilations and every form of electronic-recorded data. The new set of rules also afford more protection to witnesses from improper forms of impeachment and potential harassment. The rules will become effective on January 1, 2010.