Article 77 of the "Criminal Procedure Law" The people's courts, people's procuratorates, and public security organs may not release criminal suspects or defendants on bail pending trial for more than 12 months, and the maximum period of residential surveillance may not exceed six months. .
During the period of bail pending trial and residential surveillance, the investigation, prosecution and trial of the case shall not be interrupted. If it is found that criminal liability should not be pursued, or if the period of bail pending trial or residential surveillance has expired, the bail pending trial or residential surveillance shall be terminated in a timely manner. When releasing a person who is on bail pending trial or under residential surveillance, the person who is on bail pending trial or under residential surveillance and the relevant units shall be notified in a timely manner.