Code of Criminal Procedure Article 90

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.

If an accused resists the arrest made with or without a warrant or if he escapes, he may be arrested by force with or without a warrant, but such force may not be excessive.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第90條
被告抗拒拘提、逮捕或脫逃者,得用強制力拘提或逮捕之。
但不得逾必要之程度。

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