Electronic criminal case: for and against

The article discusses both positive and negative aspects of the development of such a phenomenon as an electronic criminal case. It is predicted that, taking into account the general digitalization of society, criminal proceedings in the future will undergo signifcant changes. This will be facilitated by the widespread introduction of electronic document management, remote forms of investigative and judicial actions, the use of algorithms and mathematical calculations in making procedural decisions, the use of robotics. Much will depend on the successful solution of problems related to ensuring information security, protecting the legal rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as the interests of society and the state.