‘LAW & Order
: Criminal Intent” is making dramatic cast changes for next season — with four regulars departing.

Star Vin cent D’O nofrio is expected to exit some time during the show’s upcoming ninth sea son, hand ing over his badge to Jeff Goldblum as the top detective on the major case squad.

Kathryn Erbe, who, like D’Onofrio, has been with the show since its beginning and plays his long-suffering partner Alex Eames, also will be phased out, as will Eric Bogosian, who plays the force’s captain, Danny Ross.

Julianne Nicholson, who played Goldblum’s partner but has just had a baby, is leaving. She’s being replaced by British actress Saffron Burrows.

Details about D’Onofrio, Erbe and Bogosian’s exit are being worked out.

After originating on NBC, “CI” migrated to cable sister USA, which has put together a cluster of dramas that are lighter in tone and subject matter.