The lawyer of the procuratorate can finish reading the case in a few days.

Legal analysis: There is no specific time limit in law. According to the relevant provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law, lawyers can apply for marking after being accepted by the people's court.

Legal basis: Article 38 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.