Code of Criminal Procedure Article 140
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.
Appropriate measures shall be taken to protect property against loss or damage.A person may be ordered to guard seized property which is inconvenient to transport or preserve, or the owner or other proper person may be ordered to preserve it.Seized property which is dangerous may be destroyed.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第140條
扣押物，因防其喪失或毀損，應為適當之處置。
不便搬運或保管之扣押物，得命人看守，或命所有人或其他適當之人保管。
易生危險之扣押物，得毀棄之。
不便搬運或保管之扣押物，得命人看守，或命所有人或其他適當之人保管。
易生危險之扣押物，得毀棄之。