The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Criminal Investigation Processes and Digital Evidence Analysis in the Iranian Legal System

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Amirreza Mahmoudi 1
Zahra Rahnama 2
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
2 Master of Science in Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan Branch, Lahijan, Iran (Corresponding Author)
10.22034/lc.2025.539799.1673
Abstract
Artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly being applied in various legal domains, including criminal investigations. This paper explores the role of AI in enhancing the quality of criminal investigative processes, with a focus on the legitimacy and credibility of digital evidence in Iran's legal system. The study addresses various applications of AI, including the extraction and analysis of digital data, crime scene reconstruction, mobile phone evidence analysis, and criminal behavior detection in public spaces. Additionally, the impact of modern technologies on analyzing suspicious communications, interviewing suspects, and questioning witnesses is examined. The paper also highlights the importance of aligning these technologies with Iran's legal requirements, as well as the challenges and legal necessities for regulating their use in criminal investigations. Finally, the paper discusses the need for effective legislation to oversee the use of intelligent technologies in criminal investigative processes in Iran. The study emphasizes that the adoption of AI can significantly improve the speed and accuracy of criminal investigations, provided it is properly integrated with existing laws.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence
Criminal Investigation
Digital Evidence
Legitimacy
Iran's Legal System

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