2. Legal basis: Article 40 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)
From the date when the people's procuratorate examines and prosecutes the 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.
Second, the relevant provisions on the right of lawyers to read papers in criminal cases.
In general criminal cases, the detention center shall arrange a meeting with the above-mentioned documents within 48 hours. Note that it is stipulated here that a lawyer can see the client within 48 hours without the permission of the investigation organ or department. Unless it is a crime endangering national security, a terrorist activity crime or a particularly serious bribery crime, if a lawyer applies to meet with a criminal suspect in custody during the investigation, it shall be approved by the investigation organ. If a lawyer applies for a meeting in such cases, the case-handling department shall make a decision on permission or disapproval within 3 days and notify the defense lawyer. According to the law, lawyers need to submit relevant procedures to meet clients, including: lawyer's practice certificate, original and photocopy of the certificate of law firm, and power of attorney for criminal defense issued by law firm with special letter of introduction to meet criminal suspects and defendants. If it is legal aid, he needs to issue a legal aid letter. The client is usually a family member of the client and needs to provide identity documents and proof of kinship. According to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law, as long as these procedures are met, lawyers can meet the parties at any time, regardless of the time and frequency of the meeting.