Code of Criminal Procedure Article 165-1

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 provision of the preceding article shall apply mutatis mutandis to other evidential items other than documents which have the same effect as the document.Audio recording, video recording, electronic record or other similar evidential items that can be used as evidence, shall be played, by the presiding judge, with appropriate equipment to reveal the sound, picture, signals, or information to the party, agent, defense attorney, or assistant to identify, or their essential points explained.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第165-1條
前條之規定,於文書外之證物有與文書相同之效用者,準用之。
錄音、錄影、電磁紀錄或其他相類之證物可為證據者,審判長應以適當之設備,顯示聲音、影像、符號或資料,使當事人、代理人、辯護人或輔佐人辨認或告以要旨。

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