Prison Act Article 12
Where the remaining sentence of a female inmate arriving at the prison or already being imprisoned is less than two months and she requests to bring her children under three years of age with her, the prison may allow the request.Where the remaining sentence of a female inmate arriving at the prison or already being imprisoned is more than two months and she requests to bring her children under three years of age, the prison may submit relevant information to the social welfare authority of the municipal or county (city) government at the location of the children’s household registration. If the social welfare authority deems that it is in the best interest of the children after an evaluation, the prison may allow the request.The evaluation period for the social welfare authority of the municipal or county (city) government shall be limited to two months and the evaluation report shall be delivered to the prison.A prison may temporarily house the children of a female inmate arriving at the prison or already being imprisoned during the evaluation period specified in the preceding paragraph.Children residing in prison with their mothers may stay until they are three years old at the most. However, if it is deemed by the social welfare authority mentioned in Paragraph 2 that it is in the best interest of the children to stay in the prison, the prison may extend their stay until the children reach three years and six months of age.If a child residing in the prison has any of the following conditions, the prison shall notify the social welfare authority of the municipal or county (city) government at the location of the child’s household registration to conduct visit and evaluation, to arrange a transfer to other placement facilities, or take other necessary actions:1. The child exhibits fear, social withdrawal, or other conditions that evidently indicate that accommodation in the prison is unsuitable for the child;2. The child reaches three years of age or his/her extended accommodations according to the proviso of the preceding paragraph expires;3. Where the accommodation of the child in the prison is deemed not in his/her best interest based on the evaluation in Paragraph 2; or4. The child is required to leave prison due to changes in circumstances.The provisions of the six preceding paragraphs shall apply to children given birth by inmates in the prison. However, their birth certificates may not include matters related to the prison.For the care of children residing in the prison, the prison shall arrange space for activities and provide necessary facilities or equipment. They may also consult social welfare and relevant authorities (agencies), legal entities, organizations, or individuals to assist in related education and guidance for the children of inmates. The social welfare authority of municipal or county (city) government at the location of the children's household registration shall provide necessary assistance for the accommodations of children in prison.Where necessary, the social welfare authority of municipal or county (city) government at the location of a child’s household registration may entrust the social welfare authority of another municipal or county (city) government to undertake matters set out in Paragraph 2, Paragraph 3, Paragraph 5, Paragraph 6, and the preceding paragraph.
中文原文 監獄行刑法第12條
殘餘刑期在二個月以下之入監或在監婦女請求攜帶未滿三歲之子女，監獄得准許之。
殘餘刑期逾二個月之入監或在監婦女請求攜帶未滿三歲之子女，經監獄檢具相關資料通知子女戶籍所在地直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關評估認符合子女最佳利益者，監獄得准許之。
前項直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關評估期間以二個月為限，並應將評估報告送交監獄。
在前項評估期間，監獄得於監內暫時安置入監或在監婦女攜入之子女。
子女隨母入監最多至滿三歲為止。
但經第二項社會福利主管機關評估，認在監符合子女最佳利益者，最多得延長在監安置期間至子女滿三歲六個月為止。
安置在監之子女有下列情形之一，監獄應通知子女戶籍所在地直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關進行訪視評估，辦理轉介安置或為其他必要處置：
一、子女出現畏懼、退縮或其他顯不適於在監安置之狀況。
二、滿三歲或前項但書安置期間屆滿。
三、經第二項評估認在監安置不符合子女最佳利益。
四、因情事變更須離開監獄。
受刑人於監獄內生產之子女，適用前六項規定；其出生證明書不得記載與監獄有關之事項。
為照顧安置在監子女，監獄應規劃活動空間及提供必要之設施或設備，並得洽請社會福利及相關機關（構）、法人、團體或個人協助受刑人育兒相關教育與指導。
子女戶籍所在地直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關對於在監子女照顧安置事項，應提供必要之協助。
子女戶籍所在地直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關於必要時得委託其他直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關辦理第二項、第三項、第五項、第六項及前項所定事項。
殘餘刑期逾二個月之入監或在監婦女請求攜帶未滿三歲之子女，經監獄檢具相關資料通知子女戶籍所在地直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關評估認符合子女最佳利益者，監獄得准許之。
前項直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關評估期間以二個月為限，並應將評估報告送交監獄。
在前項評估期間，監獄得於監內暫時安置入監或在監婦女攜入之子女。
子女隨母入監最多至滿三歲為止。
但經第二項社會福利主管機關評估，認在監符合子女最佳利益者，最多得延長在監安置期間至子女滿三歲六個月為止。
安置在監之子女有下列情形之一，監獄應通知子女戶籍所在地直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關進行訪視評估，辦理轉介安置或為其他必要處置：
一、子女出現畏懼、退縮或其他顯不適於在監安置之狀況。
二、滿三歲或前項但書安置期間屆滿。
三、經第二項評估認在監安置不符合子女最佳利益。
四、因情事變更須離開監獄。
受刑人於監獄內生產之子女，適用前六項規定；其出生證明書不得記載與監獄有關之事項。
為照顧安置在監子女，監獄應規劃活動空間及提供必要之設施或設備，並得洽請社會福利及相關機關（構）、法人、團體或個人協助受刑人育兒相關教育與指導。
子女戶籍所在地直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關對於在監子女照顧安置事項，應提供必要之協助。
子女戶籍所在地直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關於必要時得委託其他直轄市、縣（市）社會福利主管機關辦理第二項、第三項、第五項、第六項及前項所定事項。