Code of Criminal Procedure Article 203
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.
If necessary, a presiding or commissioned judge or public prosecutor may permit an expert witness to make an expert examination outside the court.The thing which requires an expert examination may be given to an expert witness under the circumstances specified in the preceding section.If expert examination of the mental or physical condition of an accused is necessary, such accused may be sent to a hospital or other suitable establishment for a prescribed period not more than seven days.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第203條
審判長、受命法官或檢察官於必要時，得使鑑定人於法院外為鑑定。
前項情形，得將關於鑑定之物，交付鑑定人。
因鑑定被告心神或身體之必要，得預定七日以下之期間，將被告送入醫院或其他適當之處所。
前項情形，得將關於鑑定之物，交付鑑定人。
因鑑定被告心神或身體之必要，得預定七日以下之期間，將被告送入醫院或其他適當之處所。