Code of Criminal Procedure Article 95

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 accused shall be informed of the following items before an interrogation is conducted:1. The alleged crimes committed, and all the criminal charges. If it is deemed necessary to change the criminal charges after the information is given, the accused should be informed of such changes.2. The right to remain silent, and that no statements should be made against his/her own will.3. The right to retain an attorney. If the accused is qualified to request for legal aid, pursuant to the laws, due to his/her low-income, or middle-to-low-income, aborigine status, or other qualifications, he may request to retain an attorney.4. The right to request an investigation on evidence favorable to the defendant.When an accused, without a counsel present, indicates that he/she has retained a defense attorney, the interrogation shall be ceased immediately. However, this rule does not apply where the accused consents to continue with the interrogation.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第95條
訊問被告應先告知下列事項:
一、犯罪嫌疑及所犯所有罪名。
罪名經告知後,認為應變更者,應再告知。
二、得保持緘默,無須違背自己之意思而為陳述。
三、得選任辯護人。
如為低收入戶、中低收入戶、原住民或其他依法令得請求法律扶助者,得請求之。
四、得請求調查有利之證據。
無辯護人之被告表示已選任辯護人時,應即停止訊問。
但被告同意續行訊問者,不在此限。

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