Code of Criminal Procedure Article 283
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.
After an accused has appeared in court, he may not withdraw from the court except with permission of the presiding judge.A presiding judge may take appropriate measures to order an accused to appear in court.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第283條
被告到庭後，非經審判長許可，不得退庭。
審判長因命被告在庭，得為相當處分。
審判長因命被告在庭，得為相當處分。