Electronic documents in criminal proceedings

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of electronic documents in criminal proceedings and their application in practical activities: the procedural prerequisites for the introduction of these documents, as well as the existing positive effect, are considered. The author studies various points of view of theoretical scientists in relation to the definition of the concept of electronic documents, according to the results of the study, he proposed his own definition of this concept. The article also describes the possibility of functioning of authorities in the context of the introduction of electronic documents on the example of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, describes already existing experience in the practice of the Russian executive body. A comparative analysis of the use of electronic documents in foreign judicial practice was carried out, using the example of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Based on existing experience in the practice of the Russian Federation, established procedural rules, as well as the experience of a foreign state, the author concludes that he is ready to switch to a digital format of criminal cases.