Code of Criminal Procedure Article 216
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 identity of a corpse shall be clearly determined before it is examined or an autopsy is conducted.In examining a corpse, a medical doctor or examining official shall be ordered to conduct it.In conducting an autopsy, a medical doctor shall be ordered to do it.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第216條
檢驗或解剖屍體，應先查明屍體有無錯誤。
檢驗屍體，應命醫師或檢驗員行之。
解剖屍體，應命醫師行之。
檢驗屍體，應命醫師或檢驗員行之。
解剖屍體，應命醫師行之。