Code of Criminal Procedure Article 154
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.
Prior to a final conviction through trial, an accused is presumed to be innocent. The facts of an offense shall be established by evidence. The facts of an offense shall not be established in the absence of evidence.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第154條
被告未經審判證明有罪確定前，推定其為無罪。
犯罪事實應依證據認定之，無證據不得認定犯罪事實。
犯罪事實應依證據認定之，無證據不得認定犯罪事實。