The case was arrested by the procuratorate. Can the lawyer see the file?

Legal analysis: after the procuratorate approves the arrest, the defense lawyer can still obtain or copy the case file. If the suspect is arrested by the procuratorate, the case is still in the investigation stage. According to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law, in the process of case investigation, defense lawyers cannot consult, extract or copy case files. Only after the case is transferred to the procuratorate for examination and prosecution, or transferred to the court for trial, the defense lawyer has the right to consult, extract and copy the case file.

Legal basis: Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 38 A defense lawyer may provide legal aid to a criminal suspect during investigation. Acting as an agent for complaints and accusations; Apply for changing compulsory measures; Ask the investigation organ about the crimes and cases suspected by the criminal suspect, and put forward opinions.

Article 39 From the date of examination and prosecution by the People's Procuratorate, defense lawyers may consult, extract and copy the case files. Other defenders may also consult, extract and copy the above materials with the permission of the people's court or the people's procuratorate.