Cost of forensic trace examination
Indicative prices. The exact cost is determined after assessment of the objects, traces, questions and case materials.
| Preliminary analysis of photographs and questions | from RUB 10,000 |
| 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 |
| Forensic vehicle trace examination | from RUB 80,000 |
| Mechanical damage to clothing | from RUB 70 000 |
| Knots, loops, ropes and cords | from RUB 70 000 |
| Questions for court concerning forensic trace examination | from RUB 15,000 |
| Review of a forensic trace examination report | from RUB 60,000 |
| Specialist participation in a court hearing | from RUB 25,000 |
Important: the cost depends on the number of objects, type of traces, need for comparison specimens or a site visit, urgency and whether a report review is required.
Indicative timeframes
- Review of an expert report — at least 5 working days.
- Specialist’s opinion — at least 10 working days.
- Court-appointed examination — at least 16 working days.
These timeframes apply to standard assignments and begin after the order has been agreed, the complete set of materials has been received and the agreed payment conditions have been met.
The complexity of the assignment, the volume of materials and the involvement of other specialists may extend the timeframe. The exact timeframe and scope of work are recorded in the order before work begins.
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.