Supreme Prosecutors Office Explained

Supreme Prosecutors Office
Native Name A:Chinese: 最高檢察署
Native Name R:Zuìgāo Jiǎnchá Shǔ (Mandarin)
Chui-kô Kiám-chhat Su (Hakka)
Formed:16 November 1928
Jurisdiction:Republic of China
Headquarters:Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates:25.0393°N 121.5095°W
Chief1 Name:Xing Tai-Zhao
Chief1 Position:Prosecutor-General
Parent Agency:Ministry of Justice
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The Supreme Prosecutors Office is the highest prosecution authority in the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan.

Organizational structure

Prosecutor General

The Prosecutor General of the Supreme Prosecutors Office is the highest ranking member of the prosecution system. The position is appointed by the president, and must be confirmed by the Legislative Yuan. The position carries a term limit of four years, and the appointee cannot serve consecutive terms. Notably, the prosecutor general has the exclusive authority to file extraordinary appeals.

List of prosecutor generals

Transportation

The office is accessible within walking distance South of Ximen Station of the Taipei Metro.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Prosecutor-General - About Prosecutor-General - Supreme Prosecutors Office. tps.moj.gov.tw. 2014-08-22.
  2. Web site: Legislature approves Yen Da-ho as top prosecutor . Taipei Times . 2014-04-23 . 2014-04-30.