How to define the authority of entrusted agent in criminal incidental civil action?

Legal analysis: the authority of an agent ad litem depends on the actual scope of authorization of the client. An agent ad litem can only engage in agency activities within the scope of authorization. The client must specify the entrusted matters and authority in the power of attorney. According to the different scope of authorization of the client, entrusted litigation agent can be divided into general authorization and special authorization.

Legal basis: Article 33 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). In addition to exercising the right of defense, criminal suspects and defendants may also entrust one or two people as defenders. The following persons may be entrusted as defenders: (1) lawyers; (2) A person recommended by a people's organization or the unit to which the criminal suspect or defendant belongs; (3) Guardians, relatives and friends of criminal suspects and defendants. A person who has been sentenced to punishment according to law or deprived of or restricted personal freedom shall not act as a defender. A person who has been dismissed from public office or has his lawyer's or notary's practice certificate revoked may not act as a defender, except the guardian or near relative of the criminal suspect or defendant.