Code of Criminal Procedure Article 119
This English translation was last updated on 2020-01-15, 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 obligation associated with a bail bond is terminated, if the detention is revoked, the detention is re-executed, the judgment of non-prosecution is delivered, a guilty ruling is delivered and prison sentence is enforced, or the validity of detention is eliminated as a result of a judgment.The accused, and the third party who furnished a promissory note or paid the bail amount may request the release of the bail bond, and the court or the prosecutor shall grant such a release. However, if it is stipulated otherwise, such other provisions shall apply.If the obligation associated with bail is terminated or a bail bond is released, the promissory note should be cancelled, or the non-forfeiture portion of the bond should be returned.The provisions of the preceding three paragraphs apply mutatis mutandis to persons who are given the custody release order.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第119條
撤銷羈押、再執行羈押、受不起訴處分、有罪判決確定而入監執行或因裁判而致羈押之效力消滅者，免除具保之責任。
被告及具保證書或繳納保證金之第三人，得聲請退保，法院或檢察官得准其退保。
但另有規定者，依其規定。
免除具保之責任或經退保者，應將保證書註銷或將未沒入之保證金發還。
前三項規定，於受責付者準用之。
被告及具保證書或繳納保證金之第三人，得聲請退保，法院或檢察官得准其退保。
但另有規定者，依其規定。
免除具保之責任或經退保者，應將保證書註銷或將未沒入之保證金發還。
前三項規定，於受責付者準用之。