FAQ

The narrower the topic, the more accurate the polygraph examination – reaching as high as 98%. Our examiners will work with you to narrow the topic and develop questions that will address your issues and still meet this high accuracy rate.

The industry standard, and US Federal law that addresses polygraph examinations, is 90 minutes. Most exams last about two to three hours, depending on the complexity of the exam topic. That much time is necessary to address several important steps in the examination process. This time is not dependent on the number of questions – it is the examination process.

As stated above, the narrower the target, the more accurate the examination. Our examiners will work with you to formulate questions that both address your concerns and maintain high levels of accuracy.

Polygraph accuracy depends on the examinee’s ability to distinguish between truth and lie. We have examined some as young as 11, but it has to be determined based on the maturity of the test subject.

No one has ever failed a polygraph examination solely because they were nervous. Our examiners take the time to explain what is going to happen during the process, and in what order. Some questions on the test are placed there to determine the test subject’s base-line.

A polygraph examination has never been linked to any sort of problems with a pregnancy or delivery. However, our examiners will always require a doctor’s release on a form that we will provide before we can proceed with a polygraph examination. This is purely to be on the side of caution. The polygraph examination is very important, but it will never be more important than your health, or the health of an unborn child.

In a word – NO. All drugs will have some effect on the test subject’s physiological reactions; however, drugs will not cause a person who is lying to look like they’re telling the truth.

NO! Please DO NOT STOP taking any prescribed medication for the polygraph examination. Your health is more important than any polygraph examination. We will ask questions at the beginning of every polygraph examination to determine any health issues, including all medications. We can make allowances depending on the type and number of prescriptions you are taking. DO NOT STOP TAKING ANY PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS FOR YOUR POLYGRAPH EXAM.

In certain circumstances, polygraph results are allowed to be entered as evidence in court proceedings. In Georgia, all convicted sex offenders are required to take periodic polygraph examinations. These results are all admissible. Most civil cases allow polygraph examination results. Some courts in Georgia require polygraph examinations as part of their proceedings when it is difficult to determine the truth.

If payment has already been arranged, then a picture ID is the only thing that you need to bring with you for the polygraph examination. Since the polygraph examination process will last between 2 and 3 hours (normally), some clients choose to bring a drink with them. We allow any non-alcoholic beverage in a closed container. The drink is going to be near sensitive computer equipment so it must be in a container that can be sealed (screw-top water bottle or soft drink, coffee cup, etc.).