Code of Criminal Procedure Article 146
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.
No occupied or guarded dwelling or other premises may be entered and searched or property seized at night unless the occupant, watchman, or his representative gives permission, or the circumstances are urgent.If a search or seizure is executed at night, the reason therefore shall be stated in the record.A search or seizure begun during the day may be continued till night.The provision of section III of Article 100-3 shall apply mutatis mutandis to search and seizure executed at night.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第146條
有人住居或看守之住宅或其他處所，不得於夜間入內搜索或扣押。
但經住居人、看守人或可為其代表之人承諾或有急迫之情形者，不在此限。
於夜間搜索或扣押者，應記明其事由於筆錄。
日間已開始搜索或扣押者，得繼續至夜間。
第一百條之三第三項之規定，於夜間搜索或扣押準用之。
但經住居人、看守人或可為其代表之人承諾或有急迫之情形者，不在此限。
於夜間搜索或扣押者，應記明其事由於筆錄。
日間已開始搜索或扣押者，得繼續至夜間。
第一百條之三第三項之規定，於夜間搜索或扣押準用之。