Lawyer meeting process

The process for lawyers to meet with clients is determined according to the different stages of the proceedings. In criminal proceedings in my country, defense lawyers can meet and communicate with criminal suspects and defendants in custody. With the permission of the People's Court and People's Procuratorate, defense lawyers may also meet with and communicate with criminal suspects and defendants in custody.

What are the procedures for lawyers to meet with clients? The procedures for lawyers to meet with clients at different stages will be different: (1) First meeting during the investigation stage 1. Three key points for the first meeting: providing moral encouragement to the client, comforting and informing the client of litigation rights, legal consultation to understand the case 2. Self-introduction 3. Questioning the client His physical condition, diet and daily life, and informed his family about the case. Inquire about the client's physical condition, food and accommodation situation in prison, inform the client's family and the outside world, and appease the client's emotions. 4. Introduce yourself. The parties state the facts of the case. 5. Based on the parties’ statements, inquire about the details; inquire about the number, time and main content of the parties’ interrogations by the investigative agencies. 6. Explain the charges of the investigative agencies and inform them of their legal rights as criminal suspects (Criminal Procedure Law). "Several rights stipulated in ", record confirmation issues, etc.). Rights, record confirmation issues, etc. ) 7. Things to note when asking the parties to explain to their family and friends: Keep a record of each meeting (the content does not need to be detailed, just key points) (2) Review and prosecution stage 1. Explain the changes and significance of the litigation procedures, and ask key questions Whether the parties have alleged facts (do not talk about the criminal facts easily). Ask whether the "indictment" is consistent with the reasons stated by the parties, and verify the case situation. 2. Handle the entrustment procedures for the review and prosecution stage. Notes: 1. The parties can receive materials related to the case, but it is best to let the parties express their opinions orally and make their own notes. If there is a case to be reversed, it is best to ask the parties concerned to write a written statement stating the reasons for the case to be reversed. Note: If the parties and their relatives request evidence, they should explain the risks (including: whether the evidence is necessary and whether the evidence can be obtained) (3) Trial stage 1. Ask the parties what they think about the indictment 2. Inform the parties of the lawyer’s defense Ideas, opinions, and basis (notes that should be discussed in the last meeting before trial and during the trial) 3. Guide the parties to confirm the facts of the prosecution, and do not easily make promises about "guilt or innocence" in order to gain advantage in defense and judgment. Conditions

2. What are the legal provisions for meetings with lawyers? According to Article 37 of my country's Criminal Procedure Law, defense lawyers may meet and communicate with criminal suspects and defendants in custody. Other defenders may also meet and communicate with criminal suspects and defendants in custody with the permission of the People's Court and People's Procuratorate. If a defense lawyer requests to meet with a criminal suspect or defendant in custody with a lawyer's practicing certificate, law firm certificate, power of attorney, or official legal aid letter, the detention center shall arrange the meeting in a timely manner, no later than 48 hours.