About the conceptual apparatus of the institute of urgent investigative actions

One of the signs of a legal institution indicating its independence is the conceptual apparatus characteristic of a set of specific legal regulations. The article analyzes the terminological series reflecting the specifics of the criminal procedure institute of urgent investigative actions. Using the example of certain terms, in particular such as «operational investigative measures» and «operational investigative measures», the shortcomings of the legal structure of the institute of urgent investigative actions arising from the fact of inclusion in Part 4 of art. 157 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation of the provision «operational search measures», which does not have the appropriate legal content. In conclusion, the conclusion is substantiated that the conceptual apparatus of the legal institute of urgent investigative actions has not been fully formed, scientific revision of concepts and rejection of «decorative» prescriptions are required to maintain it in working order.