Current issues of preparation for the search

Abstract

The search is one of the main investigative actions of the proof process. This is an investigative action aimed at compensating for the harm caused by the crime. The search is carried out forcibly and manifests itself in the examination of premises, terrain, transport and various persons. The purpose of this investigative action is the detection and seizure of objects, as well as people and corpses that are important for the investigation process. In order to conduct a search, it is necessary to have sufficient data on the possible presence in any place or person of objects related to the event of the crime or related to the investigation. The lawful conduct of this investigative action is impossible without respect for constitutional human rights. But the study of forensic investigative practice shows that the investigative action in question does not receive sufficient attention in the investigation process and does not achieve the desired result. This is explained not only by the complexity of its implementation, but also by insufficient ideas of investigators about its importance, capabilities and procedure of production, which inevitably leads to formalism, passivity, unwillingness to use forensic recommendations and psychological techniques of search. This is partly due to the vagueness of legal regulations, as well as the lack of regulation of some important issues in the law. Thus, it is extremely important to consider problematic issues related to its preparation and conduct. The article reveals the significance of the stage of preparation for the search during the investigation, as well as the main measures aimed at its successful production.