Forensic examination in civil proceedings

Authors: Adamenko K.T.
Published in issue: #4(81)/2023
DOI: 10.18698/2541-8009-2023-4-885
Category: Jurisprudence | Chapter: Civil and business law
Keywords: forensic examination, expert, evidence, civil case, civil procedure, expert opinion, court, appointment of expertise
Published: 06.05.2023

The definition of the concept of “Forensic examination”, the importance of forensic examination in civil proceedings as one of the most effective evidence during the consideration of a civil case is considered. The procedural form and mandatory requirements for the content of the resolution on the appointment of a forensic examination are described. An example from legal practice concerning the appointment of an additional examination is given, the legal status of a forensic expert is listed and characterized. Based on the analysis of the review of judicial practice, shortcomings in the appointment and conduct of expertise in civil cases were identified. In order to accurately pose questions to the expert and correctly assign the examination, it was proposed to amend the Federal Law No. 73-FZ of May 31, 2001 “On State Forensic Expert activity in the Russian Federation”.

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