Code of Criminal Procedure Article 455-44

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.

Participants in the proceedings, and their agents shall be notified of the trial dates. The preceding provision shall not apply to circumstances where the said participants in the proceedings or their agents fail to appear before the court without justifiable causes or have expressed their unwillingness to appear before the court after s service of a notification in accordance with the law.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第455-44條
審判期日,應通知訴訟參與人及其代理人。
但經合法通知無正當理由不到場或陳明不願到場者,不在此限。

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