The legal literature on the use of forensic evidence mainly originates from AngloSaxon scholars, which can lead the reader to think that bias by partisan experts is the most problematic issue when decision makers must assess the reliability and
probative value of a given clue. Simultaneously, the same scholars view inquisitorial court-appointed experts as the miracle solution to many issues encountered in their own criminal justice systems. The present contribution aims
at presenting and discussing the main characteristics of inquisitorial criminal justice systems on the matter of scientific evidence. It will be shown that, in such systems, issues associated with the use of scientific evidence are often poorly
addressed because the judicial community has great trust in its court-appointed scientific experts and lacks awareness as to the questions raised by such evidence. It will also be shown that this system is particularly ill-suited for future scientific
innovations and their use in the criminal trial.