Code of Criminal Procedure Article 389
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.
(Exceptions to Oral Hearing (III))The court of third instance may be trial without oral argument; provided that the court may order arguments if necessary.The argument prescribed in the preceding paragraph may only be conducted by an agent or defense attorney who is a lawyer.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第389條
第三審法院之判決，不經言詞辯論為之。
但法院認為有必要者，得命辯論。
前項辯論，非以律師充任之代理人或辯護人，不得行之。
但法院認為有必要者，得命辯論。
前項辯論，非以律師充任之代理人或辯護人，不得行之。