Code of Criminal Procedure Article 318

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 seized stolen property which should be returned to the victim in accordance with section I of Article 142 shall be returned immediately without waiting for his application.A ruling for the return of property temporarily returned in accordance with section II of Article 142 shall be considered as already having been made unless there is a pronouncement to the contrary.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第318條
扣押之贓物,依第一百四十二條第一項應發還被害人者,應不待其請求即行發還。
依第一百四十二條第二項暫行發還之物無他項諭知者,視為已有發還之裁定。

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