Code of Criminal Procedure Article 194

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.

A witness may request legally fixed daily fees and traveling expenses unless he was arrested with a warrant or has refused without good reason to sign an affidavit to tell the truth or to testify.The request specified in the preceding section shall be made to a court within ten days after completion of the examination, provided that a request for traveling expenses may be made in advance.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第194條
證人得請求法定之日費及旅費。
但被拘提或無正當理由,拒絕具結或證言者,不在此限。
前項請求,應於訊問完畢後十日內,向法院為之。
但旅費得請求預行酌給。

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