Citizen-Judge Mock-Trial Court-Observation Group Orientation - Now Recruiting! (Taichung)
Last edited: 2026-08-29
When public participation in criminal trials becomes a reality in Taiwan, how will citizen judges decide cases? To prepare for the Citizen Judges Act taking effect in 2023, courts across Taiwan have been conducting mock trials.
How do citizen judges participate in a trial? Can we find the truth in the courtroom? To help the citizen-judge system take root in Taiwan, JRF invites you to join a citizen court-observation group.
The Golden Horse Film Festival has viewing guides; mock trials need observation guides too. At this orientation, we will explain what to look for in court, provide resources for observation-group members, and help deepen public discussion of the new system.
Whether you are a high-school student curious about law, a high-school teacher looking to deepen civics lessons under the new curriculum, or simply a fan of courtroom dramas, we would be very glad to have you. Space for the Taichung session is limited, so please register early.
Time
April 18, 2021, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Venue
Judicial Reform Foundation Taichung Office (No. 845, Sec. 2, Taiwan Blvd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City)
Speakers
Lin Chun-Ju / Attorney and Researcher, Judicial Reform Foundation
Lu Cheng-Yen / Staff Attorney, Judicial Reform Foundation
After attending the orientation, we invite you to choose one of the following mock-trial sessions to observe:
- May 12, 2:30 p.m. - Nantou District Court, 2021 First Citizen-Judge Mock Trial, Preparatory Proceeding (Courtroom 1)
- May 13-14 - Taichung District Court, 2021 Third Citizen-Judge Mock Trial
- May 14 - Miaoli District Court, 2021 First Citizen-Judge Mock Trial, Preparatory Proceeding
- May 14 - Changhua District Court, 2021 Second Citizen-Judge Mock Trial, Preparatory Proceeding
- May 20-21 - Yunlin District Court, 2021 First Citizen-Judge Mock Trial
- June 11 - Taichung District Court, 2021 Fourth Citizen-Judge Mock Trial, Preparatory Proceeding
- June 16-17 - Nantou District Court, 2021 First Citizen-Judge Mock Trial
- June 17-18 - Miaoli District Court, 2021 First Citizen-Judge Mock Trial
- July 1-2 - Changhua District Court, 2021 Second Citizen-Judge Mock Trial
- July 15-16 - Taichung District Court, 2021 Fourth Citizen-Judge Mock Trial
※ Mock trials include several different procedural stages. We will explain them in detail at the orientation. Before attending, be sure to check the Mock-Trial Calendar .
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