Prospects for the use of artificial intelligence in pre-trial proceedings

The article analyzes the issues of increasing the efficiency and accessibility of criminal proceedings through the use of artificial intelligence systems. The author examines the issues of digitalization of the criminal process in foreign countries, analyzes various approaches to the use of algorithms in criminal procedural activities. The experience of the USA is being studied, where algorithms are used in making court decisions on the election of a preventive measure, the amount of punishment and others. The author explores the problems that arise when using artificial intelligence to perform legally significant actions, considers the position of the Council of Europe on this issue, which determines the need to limit the limits of the use of algorithms in legal proceedings. As an example of a reasonable approach to the use of artificial intelligence, we study the experience of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which conducts intensive digitalization of criminal proceedings, but entrusts artificial intelligence with service functions that improve the quality and accessibility of justice. The author believes that the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies into Russian pre-trial proceedings should begin with application programs. As an example, the options for using chatbots to accompany the receipt of a criminal complaint and provide the applicant with information about the verification of the application, explaining his rights during pre-trial proceedings are considered. It is proposed to use algorithms for the automatic distribution of criminal cases between investigative bodies and investigators, which will significantly reduce corruption risks and, accordingly, increase the objectivity of the investigation. The article also analyzes the possibility of obtaining the testimony of participants in criminal proceedings during their interaction with artificial intelligence, provides scientific research data confirming the effectiveness of such interaction. The author believes that interaction with artificial intelligence will eliminate the psychological impact on the interrogated, and can also create for him the most comfortable environment, providing full recovery of information perceived by him in connection with the crime committed.