Mission and Vision of the Judicial Branch

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Mission

To impart justice and decide cases, controversies, and disputes with independent criteria, diligence, sensitivity, and impartiality, guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of the People under the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Vision

The Judicial Branch will be accessible to all, diligent in the adjudication of matters, sensitive to social issues, innovative in the provision of services, committed to administrative excellence and to its human capital, and deserving of the people’s trust.

Accessible

It shall provide every person with access to the court. It shall educate and orient citizens on judicial proceedings and ensure that they have adequate legal representation when appearing as a party to a case.

Diligent

It shall promptly settle matters and disputes, using innovative methods and processes while guaranteeing a fair, sensitive, and unbiased treatment.

Sensitive

It shall respond to the Nation’s social realities by promoting strategies that address the problems with the most significant impact on specific sectors. It shall take the lead in promoting collaborative initiatives between governmental and non-governmental components in order to better address the issues under its consideration.

Innovative

It shall remain at the forefront in the use of the latest technologies and administrative practices to deliver an efficient and effective service.

Committed

It shall uphold a work culture that provides for the best administrative practices, encourages effective performance, and protects the health and safety, leadership, growth, and professional development of its judges and all of its personnel.

Reliable

It shall provide exceptional service to meet the people’s expectations. It shall be accountable to the people for its performance.