The article attempts to analyze modern methods of event reconstruction, focusing on procedural and forensic aspects. The Author presented the specificity of modern technological solutions, in particular photogrammetry and 3D scanning, emphasizing that it is closely related to the technical and IT language used in specialized opinions and reports. In addition, the article shows the ways and possibilities of using modern tools by law enforcement agencies and representatives of the justice system for the purposes of procedural inspections. In conclusion, the Author drew attention to the benefits of using the above-mentioned methods in the context of the effectiveness of the criminal process, and also described the advantages of evidence collected using modern tools.