Derechos PR 1.1.0

DERECHOS PR is a mobile application developed by Derechos PR Apps, LLC aimed at educating users about their rights in everyday situations and serving as a bridge between the public and the justice system.

MISSION: Derechos PR Apps, LLC is dedicated to achieving the following three principles through its mobile application, DERECHOS PR:

• Enhancing ACCESS TO EDUCATION:
  • Providing legal and fundamental rights information.
  • Offering resources to improve access for youth to universities and other higher education institutions.
• EMPOWERING citizens with knowledge of their rights and the tools to assert them effectively, including the right to self-representation.
• Increasing ACCESS TO JUSTICE for underprivileged communities in Puerto Rico and acting as a liaison between the public and the justice system in more complex cases.

VISION: Derechos PR Apps, LLC envisions an informed citizenry in Puerto Rico that understands and effectively exercises their fundamental rights, leading to enhanced access to justice. This vision is realized by democratizing access to information regarding rights protection and providing legal assistance from competent and dedicated attorneys for the benefit of disadvantaged sectors in Puerto Rico.

The DERECHOS PR mobile application is designed to educate the general public on legal matters. Notably, it offers engaging icons tailored for students, legal professionals, and anyone interested in learning about their rights.

• Information directed at Students includes:
  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • Preamble of the Constitution of Puerto Rico
  • Illustrated Bill of Rights
  • Constitution of the United States
  • Presentation on the Right to Education
  • Presentation on Access to Higher Education
  • Link to download an academic article on Access to Higher Education
  • Links to various campuses of the University of Puerto Rico, their admission processes, and recent institutional goals
• For Legal Professionals:
  • The app includes frequently used local laws updated until March 31, 2015, such as:
    • Preamble of the Constitution of Puerto Rico
    • Preamble of the Constitution of the United States
    • Civil Code of Puerto Rico
    • Pena Code of Puerto Rico (AMENDED 2015)
    • Civil Procedure Rules 2009
    • Criminal Procedure Rules
    • Evidence Rules 2009
    • Code of Ethics
• The app is beneficial for everyone: Users can educate themselves with the legal information found in DERECHOS PR to better understand their rights during everyday situations. For more complex matters, users can reach out to affiliated law firms for assistance. Recommended icons include:
  • Your Rights
  • Everyday Life
  • No Lawyer Needed
  • Affiliates