DIGITAL SEARCH AS A NEW INVESTIGATIVE ACTION ACCORDING TO THE NEW CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46991/S&L/2022.94.158

Keywords:

computer system, electronic evidence, stored computer data, operational-search measures, seizure, copy

Abstract

The new Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia envisages digital search as a new investigative action in order to make the search of electronic data stored in computer systems effective. In the submitted article, the author discusses the necessity of defining digital search as an independent investigative action in the light of peculiarities of electronic data, as well as analyzes the benefits of envisaged legal regulations. At the same time, the author identifies a number of shortcomings based on international standards for search and seizure of computer data.

Author Biography

  • Lara Petrosyan, Office to the Human Rights Defender of the RA

    Applicant at the YSU Chair of Criminal Processing and Criminalistics,
    Assistant to the Human Rights Defender of the RA

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Published

2023-02-21

Issue

Vol. 94 No. 3 (2022): State and Law

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Articles

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How to Cite

Petrosyan, L. (2023). DIGITAL SEARCH AS A NEW INVESTIGATIVE ACTION ACCORDING TO THE NEW CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA. State and Law, 94(3), 158-169. https://doi.org/10.46991/S&L/2022.94.158