Forensic trace examination
Forensic examination of traces: formation mechanism, suitability for identification, contact interaction, direction of force and the relationship between objects.
from RUB 60,000
Forensic trace examinationFor courts, defence lawyers and out-of-court tasks
Traces are the basis
for conclusions.
Examination of human and animal traces, marks left by footwear, implements, tools, mechanisms and vehicles, locks, seals, damage to clothing, knots and loops — for courts, investigative authorities, defence lawyers and out-of-court analysis.
Discuss an examination ↗6.1
Person
and animals
Marks left by footwear, feet, clothing and other objects.
Objects of examination ↗Before work begins
From a trace to a fact that can be checked.
The formation mechanism, suitability and comparison features are examined within the questions posed and the materials submitted.
Choose questions for the expert ↗About this discipline
Forensic examination of traces
Forensic trace examination establishes facts from traces and the objects that produce them: the mechanism of trace formation, the direction and method of applying force, the suitability of traces for identification, class membership, contact interaction and the relationship between objects.
Main areas: 6.1 — examination of human and animal traces; 6.2 — examination of marks left by implements, tools, mechanisms and vehicles, including identification through vehicle trace examination.
Proper documentation of traces, scaled photography, preservation of the object, packaging, comparison specimens and correctly formulated expert questions are important in forensic trace examination.
Services
Main areas
Examination of human and animal traces
Marks left by feet, footwear, gloves, clothing, teeth, fingernails and skin areas without friction ridge patterns, as well as animal traces and the features indicating their characteristics and formation.
from RUB 60,000
Footwear marks and footprints
Examination of footwear marks, bare footprints, trails of footprints, direction of movement, size, sole characteristics and suitability of traces for comparison.
from RUB 60,000
Marks left by implements, tools and mechanisms
Tool mark examination of traces of mechanical action: drilling, cutting, prying, forced entry, chopping, breaking, scratches, dents and damage.
from RUB 70 000
Locks, seals and locking and sealing devices
Examination of locks, keys, seals, monitoring devices and signs of forced opening, unlocking, damage or reuse.
from RUB 70 000
Forensic vehicle trace examination
Examination of vehicle traces, tyres, components, damage, contact between objects and the mechanism of trace formation in a road traffic accident.
from RUB 80,000
Mechanical damage to clothing
Examination of tears, cuts, punctures, marks left by objects and the mechanism of damage formation on clothing and textile items.
from RUB 70 000
Knots, loops, ropes and cords
Examination of knots, loops, ropes, cords, tying methods, damage, breaks and traces of mechanical action.
from RUB 70 000
Questions for court concerning forensic trace examination
Preparing questions for the appointment of a forensic trace examination by a court: traces, objects, damage mechanism, identification and contact.
from RUB 15,000
Review of a forensic trace examination report
Checking an expert report: objects, trace documentation, methodology, comparison specimens, conclusions, limits of competence and errors.
from RUB 60,000
Questions
Typical questions for an expert
- Concerning the mechanism:
What are the mechanism of trace or damage formation and the direction and method of applying force? - Concerning suitability:
Is the trace suitable for identifying footwear, an implement, a tool, a vehicle or another object? - Concerning contact:
Are there signs of contact interaction between the objects, and what was their relative position? - Concerning a review:
Are the conclusions of the previous forensic trace examination substantiated, and are the objects and specimens sufficient?
Important: questions must be formulated with reference to specific traces and objects. Not every trace is suitable for definitive identification.
Pricing
Indicative costs
| Forensic trace examination | from RUB 60,000 |
| Examination of human and animal traces | from RUB 60,000 |
| Footwear marks and footprints | from RUB 60,000 |
| Marks left by implements, tools and mechanisms | from RUB 70 000 |
| Locks, seals and locking and sealing devices | from RUB 70 000 |
Articles
Useful materials
What is forensic trace examination
Which traces are examined, the tasks addressed by forensic trace examination and how questions about characteristics and formation differ from identification questions.
Questions for a forensic trace expert
Sample questions for a court, investigative authorities, a defence lawyer and an out-of-court examination of traces and damage.
Footwear marks and footprints in forensic examination
How footwear marks, trails of footprints, direction of movement, size and sole characteristics are examined.
Inquiry
Send photographs of traces, documents or a description of the task
You may send photographs of traces, damage, locks, seals, footwear, tools or vehicles, a court ruling, an investigative order, draft questions or a report for review.
- marks left by footwear, feet, clothing, teeth and fingernails;
- marks left by implements, tools and mechanisms;
- locks, seals, locking and sealing devices (ЗПУ);
- vehicle traces and damage;
- mechanical damage to clothing, knots and loops.