Ala. Admin. Code r. 740-X-5-.01
The sole proper purpose of polygraph examinations is to detect deception or verify the truth of statements. The availability of polygraph examinations as a means of detecting deception may well have a beneficial effect on the behavior of individuals who are aware that they may be asked to take polygraph examinations concerning their behavior. However, it is improper to use polygraph examinations as a scare tactic. Any practice or policy which is structured to influence or which seeks to affect the future conduct of examinees more than it seeks to detect deception or verify the truth of the examinees' statements concerning past behavior is improper.
Author: Polygraph Examiners Board
Ala. Admin. Code r. 740-X-5-.01
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-25-5(a), 41-22-4.