Prosecutor General of Puerto Rico
| Prosecutor General of Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
| Department of Justice | |
| Nominator | Governor |
| Appointer |
Governor with advise and consent from the Senate |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Formation | Established by Act 205 of 2004 |
The Prosecutor General of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Procurador General de Puerto Rico) is the prosecutor and attorney who represents the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in all civil and criminal matters in that it is a party or has an interest, and which are handled on appeal or in any other manner in the courts of Puerto Rico, the United States, or its territories or possessions.[1] The prosecutor reports directly to the Secretary of Justice of Puerto Rico and leads the Office of the Prosecutor General of Puerto Rico.[1] The current prosecutor is Margarita Mercado Echegaray.[2]
Prosecutors
- 2013–present: Margarita Mercado Echegaray