The specific features of conducting legal forensic examinations in criminal proceedings are investigated, taking into account the positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. The practice of prescribing this type of research at the pre-trial stage is given, their effectiveness is shown. The lack of proper regulation of legal expertise in the legislation is noted and it is proposed to classify it as a scientific and practical type of evidence in a criminal case.
procedural form, legal forensic examination, expert, specialist opinion, preliminary investigation, position of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, types of evidence



