The history and objective prerequisites for the formation the theory of forensic science in the 80s - 90s of the last century as an interdisciplinary theory are examined It is noted that the role of expertise in legal proceedings, the theory and practice of forensic science in the XXI century, necessitates the formation on the basis of interdisciplinary science theory full - judicial expertology. The author offers a definition of the subject of judicial expertology, based on the basic laws studied this science, as well as the system of science.

The paper analyzes the current state of forensic training in Russia and abroad andproposes a framework for modernization of forensic science education.

The experience of forensic psychological research of masked visual information, based on a specially developed methodological approach to the analysis of the printed advertisement is described.

The paper analyzes perspectives from the professional communities of legalscientists and lawyers on the issues of authority and significance of forensicexperts and their special knowledge when they represent the side of the defense.The author offers his own signature approach to formalization of the status of theforensic specialist.

The paper explores the categories of coniferous and deciduous tree vitality, types of big tree failure, and their principal and associated causes. Examples from forensic casework are used to lay out the framework for establishing vitality indicators for coniferous trees, as well as possible causes of coniferous tree failure and the specific type of collapse.

The paper examines the systems of cell phone classification used in forensic consumer goods evaluation.

The paper elaborates on the notions of “complete set of merchandise” and “completeness of merchandise” as used in the context of assessing the value of broken lots.

The paper describes methods for teaching writing skills and types of writing workbooks currently used in schools. A handwriting study was conducted among 2nd-to-4th graders, 7th-to-9th graders, and 1st-to-3rd year students of vocational colleges. The author anticipates how current conditions of writing skills acquisition may affect evolving forensic handwriting analysis techniques, as well as possible changes in forensic handwriting analysis caseload.

The author discusses the potential for treating forensic valuation as a separate type of forensic inquiry, its place in the structural framework of forensic services, and the scope of expert competence fulfilled by forensic valuation analysts.

An algorithm is proposed for determining the angle of relative position of vehicles at the moment of collision, using a graphic modeling method that involves building a damage model.

The paper presents an algorithm for determining the position of the vehicle prior to maneuver using the two-axle vehicle standard steering mode and taking into account the structurally determined minimum turning radius.

Review and analysis of expert testimonies by state-appointed and independentforensic examiners have revealed significant methodological issues and helped towork out possible solutions, as well as to outline prospects for developing thiscrucial branch of forensic psychology and integrated psychological/linguisticassessment.

The paper addresses the issues of assessing the impact of parents' individualpsychological characteristics on the child's mental development, as an element offorensic psychological evaluations in family disputes. These issues mostly arisedue to the lack of a uniform science-based methodological approach andunderdevelopment of currently used approaches. The author reviews theoreticalapproaches to investigating the impact of parental attitudes on the child's mentalcondition, including the development of affective spectrum disorders, and proposesan original experimental methodology for the study of parental attitudes.

The subject of legal expertise in the criminal proceedings, under which the author proposes to consider the establishment on the basis of legal knowledge the circumstances for the determination of rights and the circumstances of the act faces legal regulations is explained.

The author examines the mechanism of protecting human and citizen rights and freedoms in the Russian Federation, and outlines the role of forensic science in each element of the said mechanism. A proposition is made for eliminating corresponding gaps in current legislation.

A problem of objectification forensic activity can be solved only through a systematic approach. It is shown that increase the probative value of forensic You can use organizational and legal procedures. In particular, using accreditation, standardization, certification and attestation. The presented results provide ideas for further discussion on the problem.