If a defense lawyer holds a lawyer's practice certificate, a law firm's certificate, a power of attorney and a letter of legal aid to meet with the criminal suspect or defendant in custody, the detention center shall arrange the meeting in time, which shall not exceed 48 hours at the latest.
In cases of crimes endangering national security, terrorist activities and particularly serious bribery crimes, defense lawyers should obtain the permission of investigation, prosecution and customs when meeting with criminal suspects in custody during the investigation stage. The above-mentioned cases, investigations, inspections and clean-ups shall be notified to the Security Bureau in advance.
When a defense lawyer meets a criminal suspect or defendant in custody, he can understand the case and provide legal advice. From the date when the case is transferred for trial, investigation and prosecution, the relevant evidence can be verified with the criminal suspect or defendant. Defense lawyers are not supervised when meeting with criminal suspects and defendants.
The provisions of paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 shall apply to the meetings and correspondence between defense lawyers and criminal suspects and defendants in custody.
Provisions on Procedures for Public Security, Closed Office and Handling Criminal Cases Article 49 When sending a criminal suspect to see-guard-detain-detain, the case-handling department shall notify the criminal suspect in writing to see-guard-detain-detain; If a criminal suspect is under residential surveillance in a prison, detention center or residence, he shall notify the executing organ in writing when handing it over for execution.
During the investigation, the defense lawyer shall apply to meet the criminal suspect who is in custody or living outside prison as stipulated in the preceding paragraph.