Code of Criminal Procedure Article 463

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 (IV) – Presence)The prosecutor observes and shall order a clerk to attend for the execution of capital punishment.Except for persons approved by the prosecutor or prison officials, no one may enter the execution place for capital punishment.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第463條
執行死刑,應由檢察官蒞視,並命書記官在場。
執行死刑,除經檢察官或監獄長官之許可者外,不得入行刑場內。

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