When evidence is introduced before the judge concerning reasonable steps taken to make the minor and his parents or guardians appear at the hearing for determination of probable cause, and that it was not possible, the judge, after receiving said evidence, will be able to determine probable cause in absentia and shall issue a detention order. In this case, the judge shall include in the record the grounds for said determination of probable cause in absentia. When evidence is introduced before the judge concerning reasonable steps taken to make the minor and his parents or guardians appear at the hearing for determination of probable cause, and that it was not possible, the judge, after receiving said evidence, will be able to determine probable cause in absentia and shall issue a detention order. In this case, the judge shall include in the record the grounds for said determination of probable cause in absentia.
Puerto Rico Legal Code