(1) If a suspect intends to protest a deportation order, the suspect shall file a written objection with the Minister of Justice through the head of the competent Regional Immigration Service within seven days after receipt of the written order of deportation. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>
(2) Upon receipt of the written objection under filed paragraph (1), the head of the Regional Immigration Service shall transfer the written objection accompanied by the written decision on examination and the record of investigation to the Minister of Justice. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>
(3) Upon receipt of the written objection, etc. under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Minister of Justice shall examine and decide whether the objection is well-grounded and notify the head of the competent Regional Immigration Service of the decision thereon. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>
(4) When the head of a Regional Immigration Service is notified by the Minister of Justice of the decision that the objection is well-grounded, he or she shall inform the suspect, without delay, of such decision and immediately release the suspect if the suspect is detained. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>
(5) When the head of a Regional Immigration Service is notified by the Minister of Justice of the decision that the objection is groundless, he or she shall inform the suspect of such decision without delay. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>[This Article Wholly Amended on May 14, 2010]