Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 220

This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

A writing, symbol, drawing, photograph on a piece of paper or an article which by custom or by special agreement is sufficient evidence of intention therein contained shall be considered a document within the meaning of this Chapter and other chapters.So shall be an audio recording, a visual recording, or an electromagnetic recording and the voices, images or symbols that are shown through computer process and are sufficient evidence of intention therein contained.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第220條
在紙上或物品上之文字、符號、圖畫、照像,依習慣或特約,足以為表示其用意之證明者,關於本章及本章以外各罪,以文書論。
錄音、錄影或電磁紀錄,藉機器或電腦之處理所顯示之聲音、影像或符號,足以為表示其用意之證明者,亦同。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.