Code of Criminal Procedure Article 271-4

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 court may order the case to undergo mediation any time before the conclusion of oral argument. Alternatively, the court may, upon petition of the accused or the victim and after taking into account the opinion expressed by the public prosecutor, the agent, the defense attorney and the assistant, refer the case to an appropriate organization, institution or association to undergo a restorative justice program.Where the victim is without legal capacity, of limited legal capacity, or is deceased, the petition for a restorative justice program referred to in the preceding paragraph may be made by the statutory agent, lineal blood relative, or spouse of the victim.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第271-4條
法院於言詞辯論終結前,得將案件移付調解;或依被告及被害人之聲請,於聽取檢察官、代理人、辯護人及輔佐人之意見後,轉介適當機關、機構或團體進行修復。
前項修復之聲請,被害人無行為能力、限制行為能力或死亡者,得由其法定代理人、直系血親或配偶為之。

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