Chapter 8 The Opening and Adjournment of a Court Session and its Order
Article 34
The Presiding Judge shall have the authority to direct a court session and a trial.
Article 35
In the event an agent ad litem acts or speaks inappropriately during the course of a trial, the Presiding Judge may give warnings or restrain such a person from representing on the trial day.
Article 36
During a court session, the Presiding Judge shall have the authority to maintain court order.
Article 37
The Presiding Judge may prohibit a person who is obstructing a court order or engaging in other inappropriate behavior from entering the courtroom, or order such a person to leave the courtroom. If necessary, the Presiding Judge may order the person to be detained until the court session is adjourned.
The orders as described in the preceding Paragraph shall not be challenged.
The provisions in the preceding two Paragraphs shall apply mutatis mutandis when the Presiding Judge is performing duties outside of court.
Article 38
Persons who violate an order given by the Presiding Judge, Commissioned Judge or Assigned Judge while he is intending to maintain court order, resulting in the obstruction of court proceedings, and continues to refuse to comply upon warning, shall be subject to imprisonment, or detention for no more than three months, or a fine of no more than nine thousand New Taiwan dollars.
Article 39
When giving an order pursuant to Article 35 or 37, the Presiding Judge shall provide grounds in the record.
Article 40
Rules governing the Presiding Judge as described in this Chapter shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Commissioned Judge or Assigned Judge.