Тhe article explores the problems of determining the nature of the notification of suspicion and its place in the structure of the pre-trial investigation and the prosecutorial activities of the prosecutor. It was found that the shortcomings of the legislative design make it difficult to theoretically understand the essence and meaning of notification of suspicion and cause problems of its practical application.The purpose of this scientific article is to elucidate the essence of a suspicion report by substantiating its meaning as a public prosecution.The suspect notification phase is central to the structure of the pre-trial investigation. However, its relationship with public prosecution is a matter of discussion. There are shortcomings in the legislative formulation of notification of suspicion to the person, which consists in focusing not on the decision itself, but on the way in which it is brought to the attention of persons who are the result of the suspicion. At the same time, the decision, which is made by the prosecutor in the event of notification to the person of suspicion, is not indicated in any way. There is also no proper documentation of this decision.On the basis of the above, it is proposed to understand the activities of the prosecutor in notifying a person of suspicion as initiating a public prosecution, which is carried out by decision of the prosecutor on the basis of sufficient data on the commission of a criminal offense by a person, is drawn up by a reasoned decision and means personification of criminal prosecution. It is advisable for the Institute to transform a report of suspicion into a violation of a public charge and to make appropriate changes and additions to the Code of Criminal Procedure for this purpose.