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FAQ ABOUT POLYGRAPH

What should I do to prepare for the examination?

You should make sure you are well rested and eating something light prior to the test. This also includes not consuming alcoholic beverages or ingesting illegal drugs for 24 hours prior to the examination.

What should I wear?

It is suggested you wear clothing that you are comfortable in and appropriate (Business Casual, or Casually appropriate). The polygraph attachments sensors are applied over your clothing, thick clothing such as sweaters or sweatshirts are not recommended as they may obstruct or interfere with the sensor placement.

What if I am presently taking medications?

If you are currently taking a prescribed medication, continue to take the medication as directed by your physician.

What if I am sick the day of the examination?

If you are feeling sick the day of your appointment, it is highly recommended that you call and reschedule your examination date. If you are ill or contagious, the examination will not be administered.

Are Polygraph Examinations Admissible In Court?
Contrary to popular belief, polygraph results are not per se inadmissible in most courts across the country.

The Supreme Court has left it up to individual jurisdictions to allow or disallow the use of polygraph examinations. Most states allow them if both the plaintiff and the defendant have agreed (stipulated) that the results of the test will be admissible prior to the examination being conducted. They are admitted more frequently in civil trials than criminal trials. There are times that the polygraph results are admissible in court.

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Can Someone Come Sit With Me During My Polygraph Examination?

Polygraph examinations are conducted in an appropriate and quiet setting, free from distracting objects and/or noises. So, therefore, no one else will be allowed within the examination room during the exam. Please understand bringing your children to wait in a lobby is unacceptable while a examination is taking place. So please make the necessary arrangements, so that you have ample time to take your polygraph examination. The only exception to someone else being allowed in the polygraph suite while a test is being administered is if there is some form of a language barrier and the polygraph examiner needs an interpreter.

When Will I Get The Polygraph Test Results?

Under most situations, the polygraph results will be discussed with you at the end of your examination. A report will be made available to you or your designee. Your polygraph examination and the results are considered confidential and will not be discussed or disseminated to anyone without your prior written consent.

How Much Does A Polygraph Examination Cost?

Most specific issue tests average between $500 - $650. Please contact me directly for a consultation and quote. Fees will be collected before any service is conducted.

What Is A Polygraph Examination?

The term "polygraph" or commonly known as a “Lie Detector” literally means "many writings." The name refers to the manner in which selected physiological activities are simultaneously recorded. The polygraph instrumentation will simultaneously and permanently record these changes. Polygraph examiners may use conventional instruments, sometimes referred to as analog instruments, or computerized polygraph instruments. Here at Edwards Polygraph & Consulting Services, LLC a computerized instrument is used for collecting your physiological data.

A typical polygraph examination will include a pre-test interview, a chart collection phase (testing phase), and a test data analysis phase. In the pre-test, the polygraph examiner will talk with the examinee about the testing procedure and complete the required paperwork prior to testing the examinee. This process is in the benefit to both the examinee and the examiner so that the examinee is clear on what the test will include and familiarize he/she with the procedure and the examiner is clear on the topic.

Following this, the examiner will analyze the charts and render an opinion as to the truthfulness of the person taking the test. The examiner, when appropriate, will offer the examinee an opportunity to explain physiological responses in relation to one or more questions asked during the test.