Code of Criminal Procedure Article 461
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.
(Execution of Capital Punishment (II) – Time and Double Review)Capital punishment shall be approved by the Minister of justice and be executed within 3 days after receiving such approval; provided that the executive prosecutor may contact the highest judicial authority for a review in 3 days if causes for a retrial or extraordinary appeal exist.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第461條
死刑，應經司法行政最高機關令准，於令到三日內執行之。
但執行檢察官發見案情確有合於再審或非常上訴之理由者，得於三日內電請司法行政最高機關，再加審核。
但執行檢察官發見案情確有合於再審或非常上訴之理由者，得於三日內電請司法行政最高機關，再加審核。