Court Organization Act Article 31

This English translation was last updated on 2024-11-29, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-05-13. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

(The Establishment of High Courts)A province, municipality or special district shall establish a high court respectively. However, depending upon the geography of the environment and case load, branch courts of a high court may be added; or a joint branch court may be established; or a portion of its jurisdictional area may be transferred to another high court or its branch, not restricted by administrative divisions.
中文原文 法院組織法第31條
省、直轄市或特別區域各設高等法院。
但得視其地理環境及案件多寡,增設高等法院分院;或合設高等法院;或將其轄區之一部劃歸其他高等法院或其分院,不受行政區劃之限制。

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