Code of Criminal Procedure Article 305
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 accused refuses to make a statement, judgment may be given without waiting for his statement; the same rule shall apply if an accused leaves the court without permission.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第305條
被告拒絕陳述者，得不待其陳述逕行判決；其未受許可而退庭者亦同。