Code of Criminal Procedure Article 59
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.
Service may be made on an accused, private prosecutor, complainant, or party to a supplementary civil action by publication under one of the following circumstances:(1) The domicile, residence, office, and location are unknown;(2) Service is made by registered mail, but such mail cannot be delivered;(3) Residence is in a place outside the jurisdiction, and no other method of service can be found.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第59條
被告、自訴人、告訴人或附帶民事訴訟當事人，有左列情形之一者，得為公示送達：
一、住、居所、事務所及所在地不明者。
二、掛號郵寄而不能達到者。
三、因住居於法權所不及之地，不能以其他方法送達者。
一、住、居所、事務所及所在地不明者。
二、掛號郵寄而不能達到者。
三、因住居於法權所不及之地，不能以其他方法送達者。