The Implementation Rules of the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 5

This English translation was last updated on 2020-01-15, but the Chinese text was amended on 2023-12-15. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

Prior to the Revised Code of Criminal Procedure comes into force, cases pending in the courts which may be appealed to the third instance shall apply the statutory procedure prior to the revision to conclude the cases.Prior to the Revised Code of Criminal Procedure comes into force, cases pending in court under summary procedure shall apply the statutory procedure prior to the revision to conclude the cases.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法施行法第5條
修正刑事訴訟法施行前,原得上訴於第三審之案件,已繫屬於各級法院者,仍依施行前之法定程序終結之。
修正刑事訴訟法施行前,已繫屬於各級法院之簡易程序案件,仍應依施行前之法定程序終結之。

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