Legal basis: Article 4 of the Interim Provisions on Lawyers Meeting Criminals in Prison belongs to one of the following circumstances:
(1) To accept the entrustment of criminals or the designation of people's courts, provide legal advice and act as defenders or agents in criminal proceedings;
(2) Accepting the entrustment of criminals to act as agents in civil and administrative litigation;
(3) Accepting the entrustment of criminals to act as agents for mediation or arbitration;
(4) Other circumstances in which it is necessary to meet with criminals.