Formation of the institute of pre-trial investigation on Ukrainian lands (XI – late XIX centuries)

The target of the study is to determine stages development institute pre-trial investigation, which operated on Ukrainian lands in period 11th-end 19th century. Achieving this ensured through search for scientific and theoretical constructions based specific historical legal material. methodological basis work a comprehensive approach analysis regulatory acts – monuments history, established regulated implementation investigation specified period. dialectical method research, methods analysis, comparison, historicism, ensure identifi cation inner essence phenomena characteristics dynamics their external manifestations. results: main formation institution (XI - end XIX centuries) are disclosed. In our opinion, materials article can be used further as well preparation new courses theory history state law, taught higher education institutions Ukraine, mainly when studying system bodies Ukraine. discussion obtained results consists fact that attempts analyze centuries). conclusions proposed by author important Ukraine's inquiry bodies, in-depth research problems, practical these assets reformation law enforcement agencies authorized carry out investigations. direct activities representatives agencies, scholars students. addition significance, possibilities application educational process article, it should pointed its relevance relation law-making legislative process. significance lies contribution scientifi c, concepts about procedure late Key words: «Ruska Pravda», criminal proceedings, charter princely deeds, lands, judicial reform 1864.