INSTITUTE OF INVESTIGATORS IN RUSSIA AFTER THE REFORM OF 1864 (BY THE EXAMPLE OF NOVGOROD GOVERNORATE)
This article deals with the formation and development of institute of investigators in Russia by the example of Novgorod Governorate. The author considers general trends in legislative consolidation of the status of investigators to determine their powers and place in the general judicial system. On the basis of archive records the specifics of investigative practice of the provincial judiciary and the functions of investigators and prosecutors are analyzed. The analysis of Novgorod Statistics Committee data characterizing the working efficiency of investigators in different judicial districts is carried out. The author describes modern scientific approaches to evaluating the role of investigators in reforming the judicial system of the Russian State. Particular attention is paid to the grounds for bringing the investigators to responsibility for red-tapery when investigating cases. It is concluded that revealing the problems and deficiencies of the work of provincial judiciary investigators is very important for further reforming.