ABVE/F in Puerto Rico
Recognition and practice information for American Board of Vocational Experts Fellow in Puerto Rico.
Recognition and qualification in Puerto Rico
The ABVE Fellow is the American Board of Vocational Experts' certification for a forensic vocational expert: a graduate degree in a human service field, documented experience in assessment of vocational capacity and as a forensic vocational expert, a peer-reviewed forensic work product, the board's examination and its code of ethics. The Diplomate is the board's higher designation.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Administration (ARV) administers public vocational rehabilitation in Puerto Rico. KWVRS ABVE/F-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.
Puerto Rico courts and venues
Expert qualification in Puerto Rico's courts is determined case by case.
- Court of First Instance (Tribunal de Primera Instancia) - General jurisdiction trial court of the Commonwealth, organized into Superior and Municipal divisions; hears civil and criminal matters
Highest court: Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico). Federal venues: D.P.R..
Other credentials in Puerto Rico
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Fellow differ from a Diplomate?
The Diplomate is the board's higher designation: at least seven years of documented forensic vocational experience and distinguished performance such as publications, office in a professional organization or awards, against the Fellow's three years. The two certifications share the degree requirement, the examination, the peer-reviewed work product and the code of ethics, and the board takes a separate application for each.
References
- ABVE Fellow InformationOrganization
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