Code of Criminal Procedure Article 215

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.

Examination of a person other than an accused may be made only if there is probable cause to believe that it is necessary in investigating the circumstances of the offense.The person specified in the preceding section may be subpoenaed to be present or to go to other designated establishment for inspection, subject mutatis mutandis to the provisions of Articles 72, 73, 175 and 178.In examining the person of a female, a medical doctor or a woman shall be ordered to conduct it.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第215條
檢查身體,如係對於被告以外之人,以有相當理由可認為於調查犯罪情形有必要者為限,始得為之。
行前項檢查,得傳喚其人到場或指定之其他處所,並準用第七十二條、第七十三條、第一百七十五條及第一百七十八條之規定。
檢查婦女身體,應命醫師或婦女行之。

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