Detention center regulations
Article 28 A prisoner in custody may, with the consent of the case-handling organ and the approval of the public security organ, communicate and meet with his near relatives.
Article 29 If a close relative of a criminal is seriously ill or dies, he shall promptly notify the criminal.
When a prisoner's spouse, parents or children are critically ill, except for those who are seriously ill, with the consent of the case-handling organ and the approval of the public security organ, prisoners are allowed to visit at home under strict supervision.
Article 30 prison guards must inspect articles given to prisoners by their close relatives.
Article 31 A detention center, entrusted by the case-handling organ, may inspect the letters sent and received by criminals. Anyone who is found to obstruct investigation, prosecution or trial may be detained and transferred to the case-handling organ for handling.
Article 32 In a case where a people's procuratorate decides to initiate public prosecution, a prisoner in custody may meet and correspond with the defender entrusted by him or the defender designated by the people's court after receiving a copy of the indictment.