The introduction of new electronic technologies in criminal proceedings

In criminal proceedings in Russia there are new categories due to the gradual introduction of information technology. However, innovations are not without drawbacks. Attention is drawn to the backlog of criminal proceedings in the issue of information technology from other types of proceedings. The article deals with the history of the issue of the use of technical means in the pre-trial and judicial criminal proceedings. The analysis of the new article of the criminal procedure law on the features of the seizure of electronic carriers of information and copying information from them in the course of investigative actions is given. It is stated that electronic innovations are more actively introduced at the judicial stages of criminal proceedings. Analyzes the prospects for the digitalization of the criminal proceedings. Considered questions about audio of the hearing, about the automated distribution of cases and electronic document circulation in the courts. The conclusion about the need to improve the criminal procedure law in this aspect is formulated.