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Family case-preparation desk

What information should I prepare before contacting a local criminal lawyer?

Editorial team:Global Chinese Criminal Emergency Legal Guide
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For:Families helping someone detained abroad

Start with a facts-only brief

Locate the person: write down country, city and known custody location; distinguish confirmed facts from reports.

Confusing reported detention information with a verified location.

Prepare the document brief

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