Code of Criminal Procedure Article 238
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.
In a case chargeable only upon complaint, the complaint may be withdrawn at any time before the conclusion of the argument in the trial of the first instance.A complainant who withdraws a complaint shall not file it again.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第238條
告訴乃論之罪，告訴人於第一審辯論終結前，得撤回其告訴。
撤回告訴之人，不得再行告訴。
撤回告訴之人，不得再行告訴。