When the people's court hears a criminal case, can the procuratorate always take pictures?

When the court hears a case, there are public hearings and closed hearings.

After the public hearing, the application can be recorded.

The private trial, which generally involves state secrets or the victim requests confidentiality, may not be recorded.

Relevant regulations

Rules of the People's Court for Judicial Police Safety Inspection

Notice of the Supreme People's Court Municipality on Printing and Distributing the Rules for Judicial Police Safety Inspection of People's Courts

(Fa Zheng Fa [2004] 14, May 24, 2004)

Article 8 The following items shall not be brought into the trial site:

(a) Various restricted items without the permission of the court, such as audio, video and photographic equipment;

(2) It is forbidden for private individuals to carry guns, knives and other instruments with similar functions or controlled items such as sticks;

(three) inflammable, explosive, corrosive and other dangerous goods;

(4) Other articles that may disturb the trial order of the court.

Article 15 These Rules shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.

May 24(th), 2004