Puerto Rico pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Puerto Rico.

Pro bono rules, reporting obligations, and CLE credit eligibility for Puerto Rico attorneys.

Overview

Puerto Rico Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

30 hrs/yr

Service

Mandatory

Reporting

Mandatory

CLE Credit

Yes

Rule Citation

Supreme Court Pro Bono Regulation

Recommended Hours

30 hours per year (mandatory)

Reporting

Mandatory — Form 23 submitted to Pro-Bono, Inc. (Colegio de Abogados) for hour verification to Supreme Court. Must be submitted annually by December 31.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

1 credit per 6 hours (max 6 credits per cycle)

CLE Notes

Hours must be submitted annually (even in non-reporting years). No credit without Form 23.

Eligible Case Types

Criminal and civil matters for indigent citizens. Pro-Bono, Inc. coordinates referrals through regional offices across the island.

Additional Notes

Puerto Rico has a mandatory pro bono assignment system. Attorneys are placed in a court appointment pool for indigent cases unless they demonstrate 30 hours through an authorized entity (Pro-Bono, Inc.).

Puerto Rico CLE Requirements

Total Credits

24 / 2-year cycle

Deadline

December 31 (biennial)

Carryover

Required Categories

Ethics (4h)

Sources

Last verified 2026-03-01. Rules may change — verify with your state bar before relying on this information for compliance decisions.

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