The general requirement of indictment stipulated by Chinese law is to provide it in written form. If there are difficulties, oral prosecution can also be recorded by the court. But there is no rule whether to use a pen or a ballpoint pen.

In practice, considering the differences in personal writing habits and readability, courts generally recommend using printed versions to provide the indictment. In fact, the printed complaint has its advantages, but its disadvantages are also obvious. In practice, the printed version of the complaint is prone to typos and omissions, which are caused by negligence in inspection during printing. If the handwriting is clear, the court has no reason to stop, refuse or suggest submitting the printed version. If the handwritten version has errors and omissions, it is more convenient.