The lawyer still needs to pay money when going to the procuratorate to get the file. The second part has already been paid. They say the photocopying fee is 500 for copying the materials. Is that true

The lawyer still needs to pay money when going to the procuratorate to get the file. The second part has already been paid. They say the photocopying fee is 500 for copying the materials. Is that true? Only the cost of production can be charged.

Article 38 of the Criminal Procedure Law: Defense lawyers may consult, excerpt, and copy case file materials from the date the People's Procuratorate examines and prosecutes the case. Other defenders may also consult, excerpt, and copy the above-mentioned materials with the permission of the People's Court or People's Procuratorate.

If he wants to collect money, just take a photo with your phone and then copy it yourself.