Procedural terms pre-trial investigation and the detention of the accused in custody: from problems to solutions

In the article, the authors consider the problems of the procedural terms of the preliminary investigation and the detention of the accused. Materials and methods: the legal framework of the study is the legislation the Russian Federation. The methodology of the work includes both general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction) and private scientific methods, incl. formal-logical and structural. The Results of the study: the author's approach to solving the problems raised in the study is proposed. Findings and Conclusions: The position is scientifically substantiated that the procedural deadlines stipulated in the law are not able to fully guarantee the observance of the rights of participants in the criminal process, as well as the consideration and resolution of a criminal case within a reasonable time.