Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 43
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 sentence to short-term imprisonment or a fine may be commuted to a reprimand when the motive for committing the offense is clearly excusable from the standpoint of public welfare or justice.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第43條
受拘役或罰金之宣告，而犯罪動機在公益或道義上顯可宥恕者，得易以訓誡。