Can the parties to the criminal file make copies?

Legal analysis: after the criminal case is closed, the parties can't copy the file. Only defense lawyers or other defenders can copy the case files so as to exercise the right of defense when examining and prosecuting. Other defenders may also consult, extract and copy the above materials with the permission of the people's court or the people's procuratorate.

Legal basis: Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 38 A defense lawyer may provide legal aid to a criminal suspect during investigation. Acting as an agent for complaints and accusations; Apply for changing compulsory measures; Ask the investigation organ about the crimes and cases suspected by the criminal suspect, and put forward opinions.

Article 40 From the date when the people's procuratorate examines and prosecutes a case, the defense lawyer may consult, extract and copy the case file. Other defenders may also consult, extract and copy the above materials with the permission of the people's court or the people's procuratorate.