Code of Criminal Procedure Article 383
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.
(Written Defense)The opposing party may submit a written defense to the original trial court within 10 days since receiving the written appeal or the service of amended supplementary reasons in writing.Where a prosecutor is the opposing party, he/she shall submit a written defense regarding the supplementary reasons for appeal.Copies of the written defense shall be submitted; the clerk of original trial court shall serve those to the appellant.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第383條
他造當事人接受上訴書狀或補提理由書之送達後，得於十日內提出答辯書於原審法院。
如係檢察官為他造當事人者，應就上訴之理由提出答辯書。
答辯書應提出繕本，由原審法院書記官送達於上訴人。
如係檢察官為他造當事人者，應就上訴之理由提出答辯書。
答辯書應提出繕本，由原審法院書記官送達於上訴人。