Can a lawyer interview a prisoner?

Legal analysis: Yes. Lawyers can meet criminals under fixed circumstances, including serving as defenders or agents of criminals in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings; Acting as a mediation or arbitration agent for criminals; Providing non-litigation legal services for criminals; And other needs for access to prisoners.

Legal basis: Article 4 of the Provisions on Lawyers Meeting Criminals in Prison may meet criminals under any of the following circumstances:

(a) as a defender or agent in criminal proceedings;

(2) Acting as an agent in civil and administrative litigation;

(3) Acting as an agent for mediation and arbitration;

(4) Acting as an agent in various litigation cases;

(5) Providing non-litigation legal services;

(6) Answering relevant legal inquiries and writing litigation documents and other documents related to legal affairs.

Lawyers representing other cases who need to investigate and collect evidence from prisoners may meet with prisoners.

Guardians and close relatives of criminals may entrust lawyers to represent them.