Is the prosecution file confidential?

There is no need for confidentiality when reviewing the prosecution file. Because according to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), defense lawyers can consult, extract and copy the case files from the date when the people's procuratorate examines and prosecutes the case. Other defenders, with the permission of the people's courts and people's procuratorates, may also consult, extract and copy the case files.

legal ground

Article 40 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.