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Guardians of Justice

An in-depth exploration of the individuals who have presided over the Judicial Yuan of the Republic of China, charting the course of Taiwan's highest court.

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List of Presidents

The following table details the individuals who have served as President of the Judicial Yuan of the Republic of China, a role that also encompasses the Chief Justice position following constitutional amendments.

Pre-1947 Constitution Era

From the establishment of the Judicial Yuan in 1928 until the implementation of the 1947 Constitution, the leadership structure and presidential roles were defined under different constitutional frameworks.

# Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term of Office Party Chairman
1
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Portrait Unavailable
Wang Ch'ung-hui
王寵惠
Wáng Chǒnghuì
(1881–1958)
Nov 1928 Jan 1932 Kuomintang Tan Yankai, Chiang Kai-shek, Lin Sen
2
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Portrait Unavailable
Wu Chaoshu
伍朝樞
Wú Cháoshū
(1887–1934)
Jan 1932 Mar 1932 Kuomintang Lin Sen
Did not take office.
3
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Portrait Unavailable
Ju Zheng
居正
Jū Zhèng
(1876–1951)
Mar 1932 1 Jul 1948 Kuomintang Lin Sen, Chiang Kai-shek

Post-1947 Constitution (Pre-1997 Amendment)

Following the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of China in 1947, the role of the President of the Judicial Yuan continued, with significant figures leading the institution through periods of national transition.

# Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term of Office Party President of the Republic
1
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Portrait Unavailable
Wang Ch'ung-hui
王寵惠
Wáng Chǒnghuì
(1881–1958)
2 Jul 1948 15 Mar 1958 Kuomintang Chiang Kai-shek
Died in office.
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Portrait Unavailable
Hsieh Kuan-sheng
謝冠生
Xiè Guànshēng
(1897–1971)
18 Mar 1958 14 Jun 1958 Kuomintang Chiang Kai-shek
As acting.
2
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Portrait Unavailable
Hsieh Kuan-sheng
謝冠生
Xiè Guànshēng
(1897–1971)
14 Jun 1958 1 Dec 1971 Kuomintang Chiang Kai-shek
3
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Portrait Unavailable
Tien Chung-chin
田炯錦
Tián Jiǒngjǐn
(1899–1977)
1 Dec 1971 30 Mar 1977 Kuomintang Chiang Kai-shek, Yen Chia-kan
Died in office.
4
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Portrait Unavailable
Tai Yen-hui
戴炎輝
Dài Yánhuī
(1909–1992)
20 Apr 1977 1 Jul 1979 Kuomintang Yen Chia-kan, Chiang Ching-kuo
First JY President of Taiwanese ancestry.
5
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Portrait Unavailable
Huang Shao-ku
黃少谷
Huáng Shàogǔ
(1901–1996)
1 Jul 1979 1 May 1987 Kuomintang Chiang Ching-kuo
6
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Portrait Unavailable
Lin Yang-kang
林洋港
Lín Yánggǎng
(1927–2013)
1 May 1987 1 Sep 1994 Kuomintang Chiang Ching-kuo, Lee Teng-hui
7
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Portrait Unavailable
Shih Chi-yang
施啟揚
Shí Qǐyáng
(1935–2019)
1 Sep 1994 1 Feb 1999 Kuomintang Lee Teng-hui

Post-1947 Constitution (Post-1997 Amendment)

With the 1997 constitutional amendment, the President of the Judicial Yuan also became the Chief Justice, serving on the Constitutional Court. Since this change, incumbents have generally been unaffiliated with any political party.

No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term of Office Note President of the Republic
1
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Portrait Unavailable
Weng Yueh-sheng
翁岳生
Wēng Yuèshēng (Mandarin)
Ang Gaōk-seng (Taiwanese)
Vûng Ngo̍k-sâng (Hakka)
(1932– )
1 Feb 1999 30 Sep 2007 Lee Teng-hui, Chen Shui-bian
2
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Portrait Unavailable
Lai In-jaw
賴英照
Lài Yīngzhào (Mandarin)
Lâi Eng-chiâⁿ (Taiwanese)
Lai Yîn-cheu (Hakka)
(1946– )
1 Oct 2007 18 Jul 2010 Resigned due to scandal. Chen Shui-bian, Ma Ying-jeou
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Portrait Unavailable
Hsieh Tsai-chuan
謝在全
Xiè Zàiquán (Mandarin)
Chiā Chāi-choân (Taiwanese)
Chhia Chhai-chhiôn (Hakka)
(– )
19 July 2010 12 Oct 2010 As acting. Ma Ying-jeou
3
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Portrait Unavailable
Rai Hau-min
賴浩敏
Lài H\u00e0omǐn (Mandarin)
Lâi H\u00f2-b\u00edn (Taiwanese)
Lai Ho-men (Hakka)
(1939– )
13 Oct 2010 31 Oct 2016 Ma Ying-jeou, Tsai Ing-wen
4
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Portrait Unavailable
Hsu Tzong-li
許宗力
X\u00f9 Zōnglì (Mandarin)
Kh\u00f3\u0358 Chong-le̍k (Taiwanese)
H\u00ed Ch\u00fbng-li̍t (Hakka)
(1956– )
1 Nov 2016 1 Nov 2024 Tsai Ing-wen, Lai Ching-te
👤
Portrait Unavailable
Shieh Ming-yan
謝銘煙
Xiè Míngyán (Mandarin)
(1957– )
1 Nov 2024 Incumbent As acting. Lai Ching-te

Historical Progression

A structured overview of the tenure of each President of the Judicial Yuan, highlighting their service periods and key transitions in Taiwan's judicial leadership.

Wang Ch'ung-hui

Term: Nov 1928 – Jan 1932

Party: Kuomintang

Presiding Chairman: Tan Yankai, Chiang Kai-shek, Lin Sen

Wu Chaoshu

Term: Jan 1932 – Mar 1932

Party: Kuomintang

Presiding Chairman: Lin Sen

Did not take office.

Ju Zheng

Term: Mar 1932 – 1 Jul 1948

Party: Kuomintang

Presiding Chairman: Lin Sen, Chiang Kai-shek

Wang Ch'ung-hui

Term: 2 Jul 1948 – 15 Mar 1958

Party: Kuomintang

President of ROC: Chiang Kai-shek

Died in office.

Hsieh Kuan-sheng (Acting)

Term: 18 Mar 1958 – 14 Jun 1958

Party: Kuomintang

President of ROC: Chiang Kai-shek

Hsieh Kuan-sheng

Term: 14 Jun 1958 – 1 Dec 1971

Party: Kuomintang

President of ROC: Chiang Kai-shek

Tien Chung-chin

Term: 1 Dec 1971 – 30 Mar 1977

Party: Kuomintang

President of ROC: Chiang Kai-shek, Yen Chia-kan

Died in office.

Tai Yen-hui

Term: 20 Apr 1977 – 1 Jul 1979

Party: Kuomintang

President of ROC: Yen Chia-kan, Chiang Ching-kuo

First JY President of Taiwanese ancestry.

Huang Shao-ku

Term: 1 Jul 1979 – 1 May 1987

Party: Kuomintang

President of ROC: Chiang Ching-kuo

Lin Yang-kang

Term: 1 May 1987 – 1 Sep 1994

Party: Kuomintang

President of ROC: Chiang Ching-kuo, Lee Teng-hui

Shih Chi-yang

Term: 1 Sep 1994 – 1 Feb 1999

Party: Kuomintang

President of ROC: Lee Teng-hui

Weng Yueh-sheng

Term: 1 Feb 1999 – 30 Sep 2007

Note: President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice

President of ROC: Lee Teng-hui, Chen Shui-bian

Lai In-jaw

Term: 1 Oct 2007 – 18 Jul 2010

Note: President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice

President of ROC: Chen Shui-bian, Ma Ying-jeou

Resigned due to scandal.

Hsieh Tsai-chuan (Acting)

Term: 19 July 2010 – 12 Oct 2010

Note: Acting President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice

President of ROC: Ma Ying-jeou

Rai Hau-min

Term: 13 Oct 2010 – 31 Oct 2016

Note: President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice

President of ROC: Ma Ying-jeou, Tsai Ing-wen

Hsu Tzong-li

Term: 1 Nov 2016 – 1 Nov 2024

Note: President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice

President of ROC: Tsai Ing-wen, Lai Ching-te

Shieh Ming-yan (Acting)

Term: 1 Nov 2024 – Incumbent

Note: Acting President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice

President of ROC: Lai Ching-te

References

Source Citations

  • Judicial Yuan. "Past Presidents and Vice Presidents". Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  • Judicial Yuan. "President".
  • Ko Shu-ling. "Ma accepts Lai In-jaw's resignation". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 June 2020.

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