Can the evidence obtained from legal eavesdropping (criminal cases) be used as evidence in civil cases?

Evidence obtained by lawful eavesdropping (criminal cases) can be used as evidence in civil cases. The people's court will distinguish the authenticity of audio-visual materials and examine whether they can be used as the basis for ascertaining the facts in combination with other evidence in this case.

However, it should be noted that evidence obtained by infringing upon the legitimate rights and interests of others or violating the prohibitive provisions of the law cannot be used as the basis for determining the facts of the case. Relevant laws and regulations are as follows:

code of civil law

Article 71 Audio-visual materials

The people's court shall distinguish the authenticity of audio-visual materials and examine whether it can be used as a basis for ascertaining facts in combination with other evidence in this case.

Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on Evidence in Civil Procedure

Article 68 Evidence obtained by infringing upon the lawful rights and interests of others or violating the prohibitive provisions of laws cannot be used as the basis for ascertaining the facts of a case.

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Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on Evidence in Civil Procedure

Article 69 The following evidence cannot be used as the basis for determining the facts of a case alone?

(1) Testimonies made by minors that are not commensurate with their age and intellectual status;

(2) Testimony issued by a witness who has an interest in the party concerned or his agent;

(3) audio-visual materials with doubts;

(four) copies and reproductions that cannot be checked with the original and the original;

(5) Testimony of witnesses who fail to testify in court without justifiable reasons.

Article 70 If a party objects to the following evidence and there is no evidence to the contrary, the people's court shall confirm it:

(1) The original documentary evidence or the photocopies, photos, duplicates and excerpts verified with the original documentary evidence;

(2) Original material evidence or photocopies, photos, video materials, etc. Consistent with the original material evidence;

(3) Legally obtained audio-visual materials supported by other evidence, or copies confirmed with the audio-visual materials;

(four) the parties apply to the people's court to make material evidence or on-site inspection records in accordance with legal procedures.