Code of Criminal Procedure Article 278

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 request a competent public office to submit reports upon necessary matters prior to 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278條
法院得於審判期日前,就必要之事項,請求該管機關報告。

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