Code of Criminal Procedure Article 325

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.

In a case chargeable only upon complaint or request, a private prosecutor may withdraw the private prosecution prior to the conclusion of the argument in the trial of the first instance.A private prosecution shall be withdrawn in writing, but it may be withdrawn verbally on the trial date or during an examination.The clerk shall immediately notify the accused of the fact that the private prosecution has been withdrawn.A person who has withdrawn a private prosecution shall not file another private prosecution, complaint, or request.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第325條
告訴或請求乃論之罪,自訴人於第一審辯論終結前,得撤回其自訴。
撤回自訴,應以書狀為之。
但於審判期日或受訊問時,得以言詞為之。
書記官應速將撤回自訴之事由,通知被告。
撤回自訴之人,不得再行自訴或告訴或請求。

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