Article 158 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates: "In the course of court hearing, if the collegial panel has doubts about the evidence, it may announce an adjournment to investigate and verify the evidence." This provision gives judges the right to investigate out of court, but it also limits the right to investigate out of court.
The judge may decide to adjourn the court, but he cannot deprive the defender of his right to defense. As a defendant, his right to defense should be fully guaranteed. The judge should let the defense lawyer fully explain his defense views in court.