The emergence of criminalistics, forensic examination and forensic science is associated with the use of advanced achievements in science and technology in combating crime. Today it is possible to speak of a fairly high level in the formation of this scientific knowledge at the doctrinal level.

The purpose of the article is to study the problems of formation and determination of the current state of the doctrine of criminalistics and forensics in Ukraine, as well as a statement on the emergence of a new branch of forensic knowledge or a strategic direction – digital forensics, determining the role of digital evidence.

The article is devoted to the latest trends in Criminalistics in modern conditions and digital Criminalistics as the new forensics direction. An important trend in Criminalistics is its technologization, the development and implementation of information, digital telecommunications and other technologies.

The doctrine of Criminalistics defines the role of digital evidence (digital information). Digital evidence requires new approaches its collection, storage, use and research in the course of proof in criminal proceedings. The article draws attention to the strategic tasks solution by Criminalistics, the technological progress impact on its development, changes in legal mechanisms and the introduction of standards of proof.

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