Administrative detention is an administrative punishment, and if it has been made and executed, family members can visit with legal identity certificates without applying in advance. Those who are not family and friends can also visit with valid identification.
Article 26 of the Regulations on Detention Centers stipulates that detention centers shall guarantee the right of detainees to meet during their detention. Detainees shall abide by the regulations on the meeting management of detention centers. Meeting with detainees shall be conducted at the meeting area of the detention center within the specified time with valid identity documents. When the lawyer entrusted by the detainee meets with the detainee, he shall also hold a lawyer's practice certificate, a certificate of law firm, a power of attorney or a letter of legal aid.
Family visits are not allowed during criminal detention. Family members can't visit without permission, and only defense lawyers can meet.
Article 28 of the Regulations on Detention Centers stipulates that criminals may communicate and meet with their close relatives with the consent of the case-handling organ and the approval of the public security organ during their detention.