Code of Criminal Procedure Article 361

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.

(Jurisdiction for Appeal in the Second Instance)A person who disagrees with a judgment of first instance made by a district court shall file an appeal to the court of appeal with jurisdiction of the second instance.A written petition of appeal shall set forth specific ground of reasons.A person who fails to set forth ground of reasons in a written petition of appeal shall submit ground of reasons in writing to the original trial court within 20 days since the appeal period lapses. The original trail court shall set a period for those who fail to submit written ground of reasons in the specified period to correct the defect.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第361條
不服地方法院之第一審判決而上訴者,應向管轄第二審之高等法院為之。
上訴書狀應敘述具體理由。
上訴書狀未敘述上訴理由者,應於上訴期間屆滿後二十日內補提理由書於原審法院。
逾期未補提者,原審法院應定期間先命補正。

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