Yes, anyone can file a complaint against a member of the College.

Complaints must be filed at the Office of Professional Practice at the Hato Rey Headquarters.

• Code of Ethics
• Disciplinary Tribunal Regulations

To be considered officially filed, the complaint and all supporting documents must be submitted in original and one (1) copy, either in person or by certified mail to the Office of Professional Practice at the CIAPR. The complaint must also be signed by the complainant and notarized. Exceptions to the notarization requirement include complaints filed by legislative presidents, the Comptroller of Puerto Rico, the Office of Government Ethics, agency heads, court judges, the Professional Interest Officer, or any public official acting within the scope of their duties.

The complainant must include, at minimum:
 

• Their full name, postal address, residential address, and phone number, as well as any known information about the respondent.

• The facts constituting the alleged infraction.

• Reference to the applicable sections of the Code of Ethics or laws/regulations violated, if known.

• Proof of notification to the respondent must also be included.

The CIAPR’s Disciplinary and Ethics Tribunal, composed of designated members, reviews complaints and decides on alleged ethical violations.

Yes, a complaint can be withdrawn at any time, but the Tribunal reserves the right to continue the case.

An evidentiary hearing is held where all relevant evidence is presented.

No, hiring a lawyer is optional.

Hearings are held at least once a month, usually on Saturdays starting at 9:00 AM.

Possible sanctions include:

1. Admonishment
2. Reprimand
3. Suspension of membership for a defined or indefinite period
4. Monetary sanctions/li>