Can private prosecutors in criminal cases apply for legal aid from the court?

If a private prosecutor in a criminal case does not appoint a litigation attorney due to financial difficulties, he may apply for legal aid. Legal aid refers to a legal security system in which legal aid agencies established by the government or lawyers from private organizations provide legal services to people with financial difficulties or special cases, especially in rural areas.

Legal Basis

Article 11 of the "Legal Aid Regulations"

If any of the following circumstances occurs during criminal proceedings, citizens may apply to legal aid agencies for legal assistance Assistance:

(1) The criminal suspect did not hire a lawyer due to financial difficulties after being interrogated for the first time by the investigative agency or from the date when compulsory measures were taken;

(2) ) Victims of public prosecution cases and their legal representatives or close relatives have not entrusted litigation representatives due to financial difficulties since the date the case was transferred for review and prosecution;

(3) Since the acceptance of private prosecution cases by the People's Court , the private prosecutor and his legal representative did not appoint a litigation attorney due to financial difficulties.