Opening of the Judicial Hearing

Introduction by the Judge

• The session begins with the judge, Ángela Peralta Mesa, announcing the time and date: 10:25 AM on November 24, 2025.

• The judge confirms her role in presiding over the continuation of a hearing related to a criminal case against Salvador Palafox Rodríguez for aggravated assault.

Context of Delays

• The judge notes that the hearing was originally scheduled for 9:30 AM but was delayed due to a prior hearing that extended beyond its expected duration.

• It is acknowledged that there was no communication from the Social Representation regarding their absence at this session. This delay impacted the start time of the current hearing.

Attendance Issues

• Salvador Palafox's immediate presentation at the Social Reintegration Center is confirmed; however, social representation did not arrive as expected. Instead, they were engaged in another intermediate hearing.

• The judge emphasizes that all parties were informed about this situation beforehand and highlights an issue with notification regarding attendance requirements for representatives.

Documentation and Legal Procedures

• A new advisor presents documentation indicating their appointment dated November 21, which is acknowledged by the court as valid under specific registration numbers.

• The judge decides to recess for five minutes to ensure that a prosecutor responsible for overseeing this case can be present; if unavailable, she will contact higher authorities to appoint another prosecutor.