Code of Criminal Procedure Article 187
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.
Before a witness signs an affidavit to tell the truth, he shall be informed of the obligation which it imposes and the punishment for perjury.A witness who is not required to sign an affidavit to tell the truth shall be informed that he must tell the truth without concealment, qualification, addition, or modification.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第187條
證人具結前，應告以具結之義務及偽證之處罰。
對於不令具結之證人，應告以當據實陳述，不得匿、飾、增、減。
對於不令具結之證人，應告以當據實陳述，不得匿、飾、增、減。