Do criminal judgments have to serve defense lawyers?

Yes, in a public prosecution case, the criminal judgment will not be served on the defendant's family. If a lawyer participates in the defense, the court shall serve it on the lawyer.

Legal basis:

Article 163 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * The court shall serve the judgment on the lawyer. The sentencing procedure of first instance is as follows: if the verdict is pronounced in court, it shall be served on the parties concerned and the people's procuratorate that initiated the public prosecution within five days; If the sentence is pronounced on a regular basis, it shall be served on the parties concerned and the people's procuratorate that initiated the public prosecution immediately after the announcement.