Code of Criminal Procedure Article 321

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.

A private prosecution shall not be initiated against a lineal ascendant or spouse.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第321條
對於直系尊親屬或配偶,不得提起自訴。
但依第二百五十八條之三第二項後段裁定而提起自訴者,不在此限。

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