Code of Criminal Procedure Article 496

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.

(Trial Period)Trial of a supplement civil action shall be conducted subsequent to the trial of criminal action; provided that the presiding judge may order simultaneous investigation upon finding it necessary.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第496條
附帶民事訴訟之審理,應於審理刑事訴訟後行之。
但審判長如認為適當者,亦得同時調查。

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