P.R. Laws tit. 25, § 2803
(a) The following commissioned officers of the military forces shall have power to administer oaths for the purposes of military administration, including military justice:
(1) All judge advocates of the military forces.
(2) All inquiry officers duly appointed as such.
(3) All courts-martial.
(4) All commanding officers of the military forces.
(5) All adjutants and assistant adjutants of military units.
(b) The following commissioned officers of the military forces shall have authority to take affidavits and administer such oaths as may be necessary in the fulfillment of their duties:
(1) The president, law officer, trial counsel, and assistant trial counsel for all general and special courts-martial.
(2) The president and the counsel in courts of inquiry.
(3) All officers designated to take a deposition.
(4) Any person detailed to conduct an investigation.
(5) Any person designated by regulations promulgated hereunder.
(6) Every enrolling officer.
(c) Officers of the Commonwealth Reserve rosters or retired officers of the armed forces may not be authorized, nor shall they have power to administer oaths unless they are on active duty in those military forces under the orders of the Governor as prescribed in this Code.
(d) The term “officer” as used in this section shall mean commissioned officer and warrant officer.
(e) The signature of any of the persons herein authorized to administer oaths or affidavits, together with the title of his office, is prima facie evidence of his authority.
History —June 23, 1969, No. 62, p. 117, § 1402, eff. 90 days after June 23, 1969.