SPECIFIC ISSUES OF RECORDING TRACES, OBJECTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES IN INSPECTION PROTOCOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CPC OF UKRAINE

Abstract

The purpose of the inspection, as an investigative (detective) action, is the direct observation and examination by its participants of material objects that are related to the circumstances of the commission of a criminal offense. When conducting an inspection, the investigator or prosecutor identifies, examines and records information about factual data that is important for criminal proceedings. The main tasks of the inspection are to identify traces of a criminal offense and other objects that may be included in the materials of the criminal proceedings as material evidence, to clarify the circumstances of the criminal offense, and to identify other circumstances that are important for the criminal proceedings. The article reveals the basic requirements for recording the detection, seizure and examination and further preservation of traces. Based on the analysis of the results of forensic practice, typical shortcomings that investigators make when drawing up protocols are analyzed and recommendations are given for their prevention in the future. The article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of describing and recording traces, objects, things and circumstances in inspection protocols in accordance with the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine (CPC of Ukraine). The procedural requirements for the content and structure of the inspection protocol, the procedure for their detection, description, photography and packaging are analyzed. The importance of proper documentation of physical evidence to ensure their admissibility in criminal proceedings is considered.