To the question of the understanding of the measures of the representation in the criminal process

Absrtact. The current criminal procedure law as one of the means to achieve the appointment of legal proceedings calls preventive measures, but the concept of this institution does not give what gave rise to discussion on this issue. In the article, on the basis of the opinion of process scientists and analysis of the norms of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation, the basis is established and the procedure for electing and canceling preventive measures, the main features of this institution are named and its definition is given.