Code of Criminal Procedure Article 37

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 prosecutor shall authorize an agent to appear before the court by a power of attorney, provided that if the court considers it necessary, the private prosecutor may be ordered to appear in person.The agent referred to in the preceding section shall be a lawyer.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第37條
自訴人應委任代理人到場。
但法院認為必要時,得命本人到場。
前項代理人應選任律師充之。

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