Supreme Prosecutors Office
Prosecution authority of Taiwan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prosecution authority of Taiwan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Supreme Prosecutors Office (traditional Chinese: 最高檢察署; simplified Chinese: 最高检察署; pinyin: Zuìgāo Fǎyuàn Jiǎnchá Shǔ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chòe-ko Kiám-chhat Sú) is the highest prosecution authority in the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan.
最高檢察署 Zuìgāo Jiǎnchá Shǔ (Mandarin) Chui-kô Kiám-chhat Su (Hakka) | |
Special Investigation Division of the Supreme Prosecutor Office | |
Agency overview | |
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Formed | 16 November 1928 |
Jurisdiction | Republic of China |
Headquarters | Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan 25.039336°N 121.509534°E |
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Parent agency | Ministry of Justice |
Website | Official website |
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.
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