Code of Criminal Procedure Article 56
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.
The provisions of the preceding article shall not apply to a person in prison or detention house.If a person to be served is in a prison or detention house, the service shall be entrusted to the officer in charge of such prison or detention house.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第56條
前條之規定，於在監獄或看守所之人，不適用之。
送達於在監獄或看守所之人，應囑託該監所長官為之。
送達於在監獄或看守所之人，應囑託該監所長官為之。