The position of the General Prosecutor of Puerto Rico is hereby created, to be the highest ranking official in the criminal investigation and prosecution after the Secretary and to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of twelve (12) years, after which, if not renominated, he/she shall cease in his/her functions ninety (90) days after his/her term has expired or when his/her successor takes office, whichever occurs first. The person appointed to take this position shall be an attorney admitted into the practice of the profession by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, of proven moral standing, recognized capability and a minimum of a ten (10)-year experience in the legal profession, of which at least five (5) years shall be in the field of Criminal Law or criminal litigation.The General Prosecutor shall earn a salary equal to that of the [Solicitor General]. However, the Governor may grant a salary differential as provided for in § 34 of this title. During his/her tenure, he/she may not practice the legal or notary professions. History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 44.
Puerto Rico Legal Code