How is the issue of involvement of an expert in a criminal case resolved...?

Forensic experts can be persons who have the necessary knowledge to provide an opinion on the investigated issues (Article 10 of the Law of Ukraine "On Forensic Expertise").

Forensic experts of state specialized institutions can be experts who have a relevant higher education, an educational and qualification level not lower than a specialist, have undergone appropriate training and received the qualification of a forensic expert in a certain specialty.

In addition to those conducted exclusively by state specialized institutions, forensic experts who are not employees of these institutions may also be involved in conducting forensic examinations (examinations and research), provided that they have the appropriate higher education, educational and qualification level not lower than a specialist , received appropriate training in state specialized institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, were certified and received the qualification of a forensic expert in a certain specialty.

The participation of an expert in criminal proceedings significantly affects the capabilities of the parties to criminal proceedings in collecting, checking and evaluating evidence in order to ensure a quick, complete and impartial investigation and trial.