QUESTION
I had thought that if both parties agree, in some courts, polygraph results are admissable in court as evidence? True or False?
Asked on Sep 01st, 2012 on Personal Injury - Florida
12 ANSWERS
Personal Injury Attorney serving Pacific, MO
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Melvin G. Franke
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False, not reliable, I do not believe a judge would allow it.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Motor Vehicle Accidents Attorney serving Lincoln, NE
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Lapin Law Offices
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I am unaware if the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled upon your exact question (If both parties agree polygraph results are admissible in court as evidence?). However, I think at least some Nebraska judges would admit the results into evidence, assuming both parties agree and an explanation is given by someone about the polygraph process.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2012 at 3:05 PM
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False. Not admissible.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Are you talking CRIMINAL or CIVIL application? WHO told you this? An attorney? Thought so . . .
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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Yes, but that has never actually happened. If it did, the case would settle before a trial.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 3:59 PM
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True. It may be up to the Judge in a particular case. Judges have some discretion as to whether evidence should be admitted, and a Judge would likely have the discretion to exclude it despite an agreement.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
I imagine that in a non-jury case, if all parties agree, just about anything goes. Otherwise, they are not admissible because of the "margin of error."
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 3:17 PM
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Typically, polygraph results are not admissible in court. However, I do not practice criminal law; therefore you will need to discuss this evidentiary matter with a criminal attorney.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 2:59 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Richmond, VA
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It depends on the Judge, but why would both parties agree if it hurts one side"s case? I would not rely on a polygraph result to win a case if I were you.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 2:59 PM
It is up to the judge.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 2:08 PM
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False. Polygraphs are used mostly to clear cases by police they are not admissible. If both parties agree to something why is it an issue?
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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Just about anything is admissible in court if both parties stipulate to its admissibility.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 10:37 AM