Legal basis: "Legal Aid Law of the People's Republic of China" (effective 2022.0438+0.438+0).
Article 23 Legal aid institutions shall provide legal consultation services through service windows, telephones, the Internet, etc.; remind parties of their right to apply for legal aid in accordance with the law, and inform them of the conditions and procedures for applying for legal aid .
Article 24 If a criminal suspect or defendant in a criminal case does not retain a defender due to financial difficulties or other reasons, he or his close relatives may apply for legal aid from a legal aid institution.