Chapter 1 – General Administration

14030.10 Polygraph Examination Results

• Upon completing a polygraph examination, the examiner may discuss with the examinee, in general terms, the opinion formed as a result of the examination. The opinion formed may be that the examinee has been “truthful” or “deceptive” in answering the questions. If the examiner is unable to reach an opinion based upon the examination, the result would be the examination was “inconclusive.” When in the opinion of the polygraph examiner the examinee has been truthful, the examiner may express that opinion to the examinee and terminate the examination.

• When in the opinion of the polygraph examiner the examinee has been deceitful, the examiner may confront the examinee with that opinion in the attempt to elicit truthful answers. In this case, the examination may continue. Except in unusual circumstances, polygraph examinations shall not be used as substitutes for or to check the outcome of incarcerated person disciplinary hearings, parole revocation hearings, or parole rescission hearings.

• Confidential

  • The written report and all examination materials shall not be considered public documents. They shall not be released or disclosed. They are considered part of an ongoing investigation and, as such, are classified as confidential.

  • The examiner’s report shall be made available to the Secretary, the Chief, OCSOffice of Correctional Safety, and the Warden or ADD having jurisdiction over the employee, incarcerated person, or supervised person unless specifically restricted by the Secretary. A copy of the report shall be retained in the files of the OCSOffice of Correctional Safety.