OFFICE OF PRE-TRIAL SERVICES
LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act No. 177 of August 12, 1995,
as amended, known as the Law for the Office of Pre-Trial Services. This Office is an autonomous entity, ascribed to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
MISSION
Investigate and evaluate all defendants subject to bail and submit verifiable information to the courts about their penal antecedents and their sociological and socio-economic profile.
VISION
Stand at the forefront of the field, be recognize worldwide as a model for pre-trial services. Work to eliminate economic inequality as a factor for obtaining provisional liberty. Offer excellent services to our clientele through quality human resources and advanced technology directed towards continuous improvement
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The following organizational units comprise the Pre-Trial Services Office:
- Supervision and Monitoring
- Administration Office
- Human Resources Office
- Information Systems Office
- Director's Office
- Specialized Unit for Investigation and Arrests
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The Pre-Trial Services Office is located at No. 34, Teniente Csar Gonzlez, corner Calaf Street, Tres Monjitas Urbanization, in Hato Rey. In addition, it has fourteen (14) regional offices in the following municipalities: Aguadilla, Aibonito, Arecibo, Bayamn, Caguas, Carolina, Fajardo, Guayama, Humacao, Mayaguez, Ponce, Rio Grande, San Juan and Utuado.
PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE
POSITIONS FILLED
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Sept./08 | Sept./09 | Sept./10 | Feb./11 | Proj. | |
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| Total amount of positions | 136 | 139 | 136 | 126 | 126 |
PROGRAMS
General Management and Administration
Program Description
Implements operational policies of the Agency, through the adoption and supervision of rules and regulations. Also, provides guidance and support services through the Legal Affairs Office and Human and Financial Resources Office.
Human Resources
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total, Positions | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Research and evaluation of defendants before trial
Program Description
Provides the General Court of Justice verifiable and trustworthy information at the time of determining provisional liberty. Supervise those freed in order to guarantee compliance with the conditions imposed by the Court. Also, investigates and arrests defendants who do not comply or are considered a risk to public safety.
| Statistical Data | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| ||||
| Customers evaluated | 34,063 | 30,676 | 31,596 | |
| Customers under OSAJ | 6,077 | 6,259 | 6,447 | |
Customers
Defendants of a crime that have a right to bail.
Human Resources
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff | 35 | 39 | 38 | 32 |
| Judges, Lawyers, and Legal Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Safety and Protection Staff | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance | 45 | 45 | 5 | 5 |
| Maintenance and General Services Staff | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Families and Community Services Staff | 20 | 20 | 59 | 56 |
| Information Systems | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total, Positions | 130 | 135 | 132 | 122 |
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 ascends to $6,777,000. The funds include $6,673,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund and $104,000 from the Federal Reinvestment and Economic Stimulus Program (ARRA).
Operating Expenses reflect an increase of $498,000, compared with funds allocated for fiscal year 2010-2011 due to the allocation of additional funds for the acquisition of electronic monitors and for the replacement of existing information systems equipment.
The funds from the Joint Resolution General Fund will allow the Agency to continue to provide reliable information to the General Court of Justice to determine whether measures for provisional liberty proceed and to provide electronic supervision, investigation and arrests of those under the Office's supervision. The objective is for defendants to comply with the conditions imposed by the Court to guarantee public safety. Also, these funds provide mechanisms to reduce jail overcrowding as well as achieve defendant rehabilitation.
For fiscal year 2011-2012, federal contributions are estimated in the amount of $104,000 for supervision and electronic monitoring, from ARRA funds.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Program | ||||
| Operational Expenses | Actual | Actual | Budget | Adopted |
| General Management and Administration | 999 | 972 | 1,018 | 1,177 |
| Research and evaluation of defendants before trial | 6,095 | 5,580 | 5,261 | 5,600 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 7,094 | 6,552 | 6,279 | 6,777 |
| Total, Program | 7,094 | 6,552 | 6,279 | 6,777 |
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 7,094 | 3,189 | 2,018 | 6,673 |
| Federal Grants | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 3,263 | 4,157 | 0 |
| Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA | 0 | 0 | 104 | 104 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 7,094 | 6,552 | 6,279 | 6,777 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 7,094 | 6,552 | 6,279 | 6,777 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 5,166 | 4,847 | 4,624 | 4,721 |
| Rent and Utilities | 274 | 260 | 245 | 242 |
| Purchased Services | 890 | 883 | 988 | 1,145 |
| Transportation Expenses | 44 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Professional Services | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Other Expenses | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Distributed Allocations | 535 | 400 | 300 | 295 |
| Equipment Purchases | 17 | 47 | 9 | 261 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials | 64 | 62 | 60 | 60 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 7,094 | 6,552 | 6,279 | 6,777 |
| Total, Expense Category | 7,094 | 6,552 | 6,279 | 6,777 |
SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM
General Management and Administration
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 999 | 768 | 791 | 1,177 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 204 | 227 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 999 | 972 | 1,018 | 1,177 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 999 | 972 | 1,018 | 1,177 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 418 | 262 | 253 | 252 |
| Purchased Services | 24 | 686 | 741 | 901 |
| Professional Services | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Non Distributed Allocations | 535 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 999 | 972 | 1,018 | 1,177 |
| Total, Expense Category | 999 | 972 | 1,018 | 1,177 |
Research and evaluation of defendants before trial
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| ||||
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA | 0 | 0 | 104 | 104 |
| Federal Grants | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 6,095 | 2,421 | 1,227 | 5,496 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 3,059 | 3,930 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 6,095 | 5,580 | 5,261 | 5,600 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 6,095 | 5,580 | 5,261 | 5,600 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 4,748 | 4,585 | 4,371 | 4,469 |
| Rent and Utilities | 274 | 260 | 245 | 242 |
| Purchased Services | 866 | 197 | 247 | 244 |
| Transportation Expenses | 44 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Other Expenses | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Distributed Allocations | 0 | 400 | 300 | 295 |
| Equipment Purchases | 17 | 47 | 9 | 261 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials | 64 | 62 | 60 | 60 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 6,095 | 5,580 | 5,261 | 5,600 |
| Total, Expense Category | 6,095 | 5,580 | 5,261 | 5,600 |