The following procedures must be followed prior to the administration of a polygraph examination:
- The investigating Deputy shall consult with the Polygraph Section to determine the value of the polygraph examination in their particular case;
- The polygraph examiner shall determine the suitability of the subject and whether or not the issue is testable;
- The polygraph examination is a voluntary procedure and all potential subjects must be advised of this fact by the investigating Deputy; and
- The subject will be required to give written consent to the examination by signing a waiver form.
A parent or legal guardian must sign for persons under 18 years of age, unless they are married, in military service or in any other way emancipated.