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First contact & status

This is a procedure file. Do not treat it as a traffic-injury damages map. For immediate physical danger use local emergency numbers.

First job Name the procedural status and get counsel; do not treat this as a civil claim file.

Do not delay counsel once status is live

This is a procedure clock, not a family-custody safety strip and not a personal-injury claim.

Find criminal-defense counsel

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Key considerations

Has someone been summoned, investigated, or already detained?
Is counsel already appointed?
Is the person a foreign national?

Decision map

Keep the question bounded.

Name the statusContact, investigation, measure, or prosecution.
Get counselDo not wait for a civil-style evidence pack.
Flag overlaysForeign-national, family, employer.

Curated resources

Open the asset that matches this job.

core guide

China criminal procedure and defense guide

National procedure desk for foreign nationals — not a civil damages map.

deep guide

Criminal defense for foreign nationals in China

Rights overlay when a foreign passport is in the file.

Helpful to prepare

Facts that make the next conversation clearer.

These items are orientation aids, not a legal requirement list.

Current status in one word, if known
Whether counsel is already involved
Nationality overlay, if any

Local context

Add the city when the bureau or court is local.

Public-security, procuratorate and court practice differ after the national procedural status is identified.

Open city and province guides

Counsel hand-off

Need criminal-defense counsel?

This hub organises procedure. It does not represent anyone, obtain bail or speak to investigators on your facts. For detention, use the consultation form’s emergency path.