Code of Criminal Procedure Article 134

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.

A document or other property in the possession or custody of a public office, public official, or former public official which should be kept confidential for official reasons may not be seized without the permission of a supervisory public office or the public official in charge.The permission specified in the preceding paragraph may not be withheld unless it is contrary to the interests of the State.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第134條
政府機關、公務員或曾為公務員之人所持有或保管之文書及其他物件,如為其職務上應守秘密者,非經該管監督機關或公務員允許,不得扣押。
前項允許,除有妨害國家之利益者外,不得拒絕。

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