15
44.
On March 15, 2002, Ms. Chinchilla was taken to hospital in an emergency after the Center's
doctor examined her and found that she “presented a color change in her left foot and fibrin accumulation
with a very bad odor, leading to the amputation of the little toe.” 141
45.
On March 18, 2002, the judge was requested to authorize medical appointments for Ms.
Chinchilla on March 22 and 27, and April 5, 12, 19, and 26. 142 The judge said that before ruling he required a
report from the social worker to verify the request.143 On March 22, 2002, the social worker reported that Ms.
Chinchilla could be taken on March 27. Her report also said that on the doctor's indication the wounds needed
constant cleaning.144 On March 25, the Judge gave approval for Ms. Chinchilla to go to the verified
appointments.145
46.
Ms. Chinchilla was hospitalized from April 12 146 to June 9, 2002.147 She was found to have an
“ulcer on her right foot, osteomyelitis, and a fractured humerus.” “Partial thickness skin grafts were taken and
placed on the sole of the right foot” and “she was included on a program of physical medicine and
rehabilitation.” It was mentioned that “the treatment could not be concluded because the patient asked to be
discharged against doctors’ indications.” In addition “she was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and it was
suggested that she have laser surgery at Roosevelt Hospital. Onychomycosis was also identified on the nails of
our feet and hands.”148
47.
On June 9, 2002, the Director of the COF sought authorization for Ms. Chinchilla to go to all
her medical appointments for “physical medicine and rehabilitation” every Friday.149 Following a report from
the social worker,150 on June 13, 2002, the Judge of the Second Criminal Enforcement Court gave approval for
Ms. Chinchilla to leave the prison on Monday, June 17 and every Friday in June. 151 Subsequently, the Judge
authorized a further departure from the prison for August 14, 2002. 152
141
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Official letter 054-2002,
Communication from the Deputy Director of the COF, March 15, 2002. Page 493. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
142
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96. Communication from the
Deputy Director of the COF, March 18, 2002. Page 496. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
143
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Communication of the
Social Worker to the Second Criminal Enforcement Court, March 29, 2002. Page 497. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
144
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Communication of the
Social Worker to the Second Criminal Enforcement Court, March 22, 2002. Page 498. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
145
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Decision of the Second
Criminal Enforcement Court of March 25, 2002. Page 500. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
146
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Communication from
the Director of the COF, April 15, 2002. Page 511. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
147
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Communication from
the Deputy Director of the COF, June 11, 2002. Pages 515 and 516. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
148
Appendix 2. Incidental Motions for Early Release. San Juan de Dios General Hospital. Medical Records Department.
Certification 447/04. March 2, 2004, Pages 2 and 3. Appendix 3 to the initial petition.
149
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Communication from
the Deputy Director of the COF, June 11, 2002. Pages 515 and 516. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
150
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Communication of the
Social Worker to the Second Criminal Enforcement Court, June 13, 2002. Page 519. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
151
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Decision of the Second
Criminal Enforcement Court of June 13, 2002. Page 520. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.
152
Appendix 1. Certification of final decision 429-96. Judiciary Final Decision No. 429-96 OF- 7º Decision of the Second
Criminal Enforcement Court of August 13, 2002. Page 540. Appendix 8 to the initial petition.