Legal basis: Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Detention Center.
Article 28 A prisoner in custody may, with the consent of the case-handling organ and the approval of the public security organ, communicate and meet with his near relatives.
Article 29 If a close relative of a criminal is seriously ill or dies, he shall promptly notify the criminal. When a prisoner's spouse, parents or children are critically ill, except for those who are seriously ill, with the consent of the case-handling organ and the approval of the public security organ, prisoners are allowed to visit at home under strict supervision.
Article 30 prison guards must inspect articles given to prisoners by their close relatives.