Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Is a polygraph test admissible in small claims court in California?
Asked on 5/22/11, 7:46 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
No, and for small claims money it would never be cost-effective to pay the polygraph expert's fee (surely hundreds of dollars per hour).
Answered on 5/22/11, 8:04 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
No, not unless it was stipulated to be admissible by both parties.
Answered on 5/23/11, 10:31 am