Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

polygraph testing

If asked by the law enforcement agency to take the polygraph test, am I required to take it? If I do take it, can it be used against me?


Asked on 10/25/01, 6:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ralph Tambasco Tambasco & Associates,P.C. Attornenys at Law

Re: polygraph testing

No, you are no obligated to take a polygraph. If you do, the results cannot be used in court against you unless you sign a consent or stipulation that it be used. However, the state can use it to build a case against you for purposes of filing criminal charges.

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Answered on 11/22/01, 3:41 pm


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