Electronic Criminal Case: Theoretical Model

Introduction: in this article, the authors set themselves the task of presenting a theoretical model of an electronic criminal case, which can be used by the legislator when making changes and additions to the current legislation in order to create a legal regulation of electronic criminal proceedings. Materials and Methods: during the study, various methods of understanding legal reality were used, including formal-logical, systemic-structural, comparative legal, etc. To a greater extent, the modeling method was used, which made it possible to fully represent the information system of the electronic criminal proceedings. Results: the authors first proposed a theoretical model electronic criminal case. The widespread use of information technology in criminal proceedings, the introduction of electronic document management in criminal proceedings, and the use of digital platforms for carrying out criminal procedural activities in the digital environment are justified. Discussion and Conclusions: a conclusion on the necessity of a gradual transition to an electronic form of criminal proceedings in the Russian Federation is formulated.