CLASSIFICATION OF EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

Abstract

The article discusses the problem of classifying evidence in criminal proceedings as one of the key aspects of evidentiary law. The author analyzes the theoretical foundations of the division of evidence, paying attention to their importance for a proper understanding of the structure and mechanism of evidence. Special attention is paid to classification criteria based on the source of the evidence, its relation to the circumstances being established, the nature of the logical dependence, the attitude to the charge and the method of formation. It is emphasized that the multilevel classification system is not formal in nature, but performs an important practical function — it helps to build the process of examining evidence, determine their place and role in the totality of case materials, and also helps to ensure the principles of legality, objectivity and completeness of judicial knowledge.