Code of Criminal Procedure Article 63

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.

Where a date of proceeding has been designated by a presiding judge, commissioned judge, requisitioned judge, or public prosecutor for the commencement of legal proceedings, the persons concerned shall be summoned or notified to appear, except that a person concerned was present at the occasion where the designation of the said proceeding date was made or it is otherwise provided by a special provision in this Code.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第63條
審判長、受命法官、受託法官或檢察官指定期日行訴訟程序者,應傳喚或通知訴訟關係人使其到場。
但訴訟關係人在場或本法有特別規定者,不在此限。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.