According to Article 48 of the Prison Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), only relatives and guardians of criminals can exercise the right to visit prisons. In addition, visitors' ID cards and related certificates are also needed.
Generally speaking, prison visits must meet the following conditions:
(1) Subject condition
According to Article 48 of the Prison Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), only relatives and guardians of criminals can exercise the right to visit prisons. However, it is now common practice in all parts of the country that friends of criminals can also visit prisons, because visiting prisons can bring corresponding economic benefits to prisons.
(2) Certificate conditions
When visiting the prison, the prison is required to show the following documents: 1. Identity documents (including ID card, temporary id card, household registration book, household registration certificate, military officer's card, soldier's card, etc.). ), and 2. Relevant certificates issued by local neighborhood offices, neighborhood committees and village committees. It is common practice now that a second proof is not needed.
(3) Time conditions
This condition stipulates that prison visits can only be made on designated visiting days. However, the current practice is generally that you can visit all the time except legal holidays. After the judgment comes into effect, family members can apply for meeting.
Note: Visiting the prison is not limited to relatives, but friends or others can meet after the application is approved. Pending prisoners in the detention center are not allowed to visit the prison, nor are they allowed to meet anyone except lawyers.