5-08/040.00 - Polygraph Procedure

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.