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Hearing opened at 10:15 a.m.; chair (unnamed in transcript) read the resolution (Senate Resolution No. 933) ordering an investigation into the application of Law 25 (1992) on compassionate/medical releases for incarcerated persons. Chair names the invited medical witnesses (Débora Arús Rosado; Gladys Quiles Santiago; Cristóbal Antrón Ávila; Jeffrey E. González Morales; Pedro Pérez Arrindel).
A Senate of Puerto Rico joint public hearing on May 29, 2024 examined medical evaluations and administrative processes used to grant "pases extendidos" under Law 25 (1992) after the release of Hermes Ávila, whose later actions prompted a criminal investigation. Witnesses included contracted correctional health physicians, community supervision staff and auditors; senators pressed gaps in protocols, record access and interagency coordination.
