Article 70. Inspection and examination of evidences in the location thereof

The court is entitled to inspect and examine evidence in the location thereof, in case it is impossible or difficult to deliver them to the court, as well as if this material evidence may be exposed to fast spoilage.

A ruling shall be issued on making an inspection and examination of evidence in the location thereof.

If necessary, persons assisting in execution of justice may be attracted to participation in the inspection and examination of evidence in the location thereof.

Inspection and examination of material evidence exposed to fast spoilage may be performed by the court immediately without notification of the persons participating in the case.

During the process of direct inspection and examination of material, written, and digital evidence at their location, the court shall draw up minutes in the manner established by Article 201 of this Code.

To preserve the evidence, along with drawing up a minutes, audio- and video recording, photography, copying, plans, diagrams and other methods of displaying information may be used. The use of these methods of preserving the evidence shall be reflected in the minutes, and materials reflecting the information shall be attached to the minutes.