School Break Is Time For
Vacation For Many
Tomorrow, Monday, is the
start of the mid year
school vacations as more
than a million students
leave the classrooms
behind for two weeks.
However, so do the
parents, in many cases.
A number of public
institutions like the
Poder Judicial will be
closed for the entire
week. Notwithstanding
the closure, offices
dealing with domestic
and juvenile violence
and the Organismo de
Investigación Judicial (OIJ)
and the Medicina Forense
(morgue) will all be
open, though with
limited staff.
Most of the offices of
the Ministerio Público
will also be open with a
small staff to deal with
fines, child support and
similar cases.
While the courts will be
closed for the week, the
Sala Constitucional
office will be open to
receive documents -
appeals, etc - on a 24
hour basis with one
judge and an assistant
on call.
As to the private
sector, some businesses
close down entire for a
week or two to spend
time with their
families, including some
retails shops.
For doctor, dentists,
lawyers and other
professionals it is best
to call ahead, including
to confirm an
appointment.
The Cruz Roja (Red
Cross) is on full alert
to attend emergencies
during the holidays and
the Policía de Tránsito
(traffic police) will be
out in full force for
the first days and the
last days of vacation,
to control traffic and
drinking and driving.
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