Code of Criminal Procedure Article 89
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.
In executing an arrest with or without a warrant, reasons for the arrest with or without a warrant as well as items specified in Article 95, Paragraph 1 the accused or suspect shall be told on the spot to the accused or the suspect, and due care shall be taken of the person and reputation of the accused or the suspect.In circumstances of the preceding paragraph, the accused, the suspect of an offense, and their designated relatives or friends shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the arrest with or without a warrant.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第89條
執行拘提或逮捕，應當場告知被告或犯罪嫌疑人拘提或逮捕之原因及第九十五條第一項所列事項，並注意其身體及名譽。
前項情形，應以書面將拘提或逮捕之原因通知被告或犯罪嫌疑人及其指定之親友。
前項情形，應以書面將拘提或逮捕之原因通知被告或犯罪嫌疑人及其指定之親友。