Usluge stručnog savetnika u krivičnom postupku

Abstract

In this paper, the author analyzes the apprehension of the expert advisor which is legally introduced in the new Criminal Procedure Act in 2011. Providing services in criminal procedure by the experts of the same field of expertise as engaged expert witnesses, is known before in the practice but was given it`s official form with radical tranformation of criminal procedural legislation. Author in this work displays the individuals who are legally authorized to use the services of the expert advisor, ratio and procedural position of the expert advisor in the criminal procedure. Regarding this facts, the author presents similarities and differences between this institute and the other existing institutes. The characteristics of the services provided by the expertspecialist and expert witness in criminal procedure are analyzed and compared with the role which is given to the expert advisor upon the new law. In his remarks, based on the previously given analysis, the author provides the suggestion of the legislation de lege ferenda.