If the accused is not arrested under warrant of a judge of the Court of First Instance by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant or bond, a magistrate may discharge him or may recommit him for a further period not to exceed sixty (60) days, or a magistrate may again take bail for his appearance, or for his surrender, as provided in § 1881o of this title, but within a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after the date of such new bond. History —May 24, 1960, No. 4, p. 4, § 17, eff. 30 days after May 24, 1960.
Puerto Rico Legal Code