The article highlights the developed classification of the general and special tasks of the specialist during the search , based on the analysis of articles 69 and 70 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which determine the legal status of the specialist who can be described as a scientific and technical assistant of the investigator. It was also supported that the expert's involvement in the search shortens the time required for the search inquiry and increased the likelihood that information serving as evidence would be discovered and seized in the predetermined order.

Investigative action, search, inquiry officer

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