Key practical points:
• Compensation is due for unlawful confiscation, fines or detention by an administrative body.
• Judicial compensation covers wrongful detention, imprisonment or conviction later found invalid.
• Compensation is first claimed from the responsible organ, then a higher body or the court may be approached.
• It covers material loss and sometimes compensation for mental harm and restoration of reputation.
• There are time limits to apply (usually two years from when the violation is established).
• Relevant to anyone harmed by an unlawful government act, including resident foreigners.
⚖️ Dispute resolution
State Compensation Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国国家赔偿法 / State Compensation Law
📝 Overview
A law giving individuals the right to compensation for harm caused when state organs and their officials exceed their powers. It covers administrative compensation and compensation for judicial errors and unlawful detention.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026