Electronic criminal case: myth or reality?

A key step in the modernization of criminal proceedings, taking into account the development of digital technology is the transition from a paper format for criminal investigation to an electronic format. The author analyzes scientific works of leading scientists of procedure in relation to the introduction of electronic format of a criminal case. The article also identifies problems faced by officials involved in the preliminary investigation. The paper states that in foreign countries: the Republic of Austria, Saudi Arabia, the Federal Republic of Germany, South Korea, Singapore, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the electronic form of the criminal case is already provided for. As an example, the work presents the experience of electronic filing in the Federal Customs Service. The positive sides of the electronic criminal case are marked. The proposed format of criminal records will significantly simplify the work of officials conducting preliminary investigation and prosecutor's supervision. The use of this format will allow to save considerably the budgetary funds allocated for criminal case management.