Code of Criminal Procedure Article 299

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 an offense committed by an accused is proved, judgment imposing a sentence shall be pronounced, provided that if punishment is to be remitted, a judgment remitting the punishment shall be pronounced.Prior to a judgment remitting punishment specified in the preceding section pursuant to Article 61 of the Criminal Code, the court may, in consideration of the circumstances and by consent of the complainant or private prosecutor, also order the accused to do the following:To apologize to the victim;To make a written statement of repentance;To pay to the victim an appropriate sum as consolation.The matters specified in the preceding section shall be noted in the written judgment.The matter specified in Item III of section II may also constitute a ground for civil compulsory execution.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第299條
被告犯罪已經證明者,應諭知科刑之判決。
但免除其刑者,應諭知免刑之判決。
依刑法第六十一條規定,為前項免刑判決前,並得斟酌情形經告訴人或自訴人同意,命被告為左列各款事項:
一、向被害人道歉。
二、立悔過書。
三、向被害人支付相當數額之慰撫金。
前項情形,應附記於判決書內。
第二項第三款並得為民事強制執行名義。

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