Code of Criminal Procedure Article 276
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 the court foresees that a witness is unable to be present on the trial date, it may examine him before such date.The court may order an expert examination or a translation before the trial date.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第276條
法院預料證人不能於審判期日到場者，得於審判期日前訊問之。
法院得於審判期日前，命為鑑定及通譯。
法院得於審判期日前，命為鑑定及通譯。