Problems of legislative regulation of grounds for recognizing a person as a suspect

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to make generalized theoretical conclusions and reasonable recommendations on the basis of a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical problems of the suspect’s institute, based on a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical problems of the institution. Methodology: Analytical, formal, legal and systemic approaches were used. Results: An analysis of the legislative interpretation of the grounds for recognizing a person as a suspect makes it reasonable, in the author’s view, to argue that they need unification, both in terms of their list and in terms of the mechanism for involving the person involved in the criminal process. The author makes a proposal to improve the existing criminal law, in particular Art. 46 CPC of the Russian Federation. Novelty/originality/value: The article has a certain degree of novelty and scientific value, as it is devoted to the current problems of legal regulation of the criminal procedure status of the suspect. Its provisions can be used in further scientific research on the issues at hand, as well as taken into account in further reform of the domestic criminal procedure law.