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