Can lawyers consult the files of public security organs?

Legal analysis: It depends on the stage of the case. Defense lawyers in the investigation stage have no right to read papers. During the police investigation, he can only talk to the police about the lawyer's views on the case or express the thoughts of the defendant's family. Only at the stage of examination and prosecution by the procuratorate can the lawyer see the materials of the case, and the entrusted lawyer has the right to consult, extract and copy the litigation documents and files related to the case.

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.