Polygraph services provide structured examinations that may be used as one component of an established forensic treatment, supervision, or monitoring process. These services may be appropriate for individuals participating in court-ordered treatment or community supervision when testing is authorized and relevant to treatment goals, risk management, or supervision requirements.
How It Works
The type and scope of each examination are determined by the referral purpose, treatment stage, and applicable professional standards. Services may include:
- Maintenance examinations
- Monitoring examinations
- Instant-offense examinations
- Sexual-history disclosure examinations when authorized and clinically appropriate
- Specific-issue examinations
- Review of relevant records and referral questions
- Pretest discussion of the examination process and relevant test topics
- Collection and review of examination data
- Communication of results to authorized treatment and supervision professionals
- Use of findings as one source of information for treatment planning, monitoring, and progress review
What to Expect
Before the examination, the client receives information about the testing process, the purpose and scope of the examination, and the topics that may be addressed. The examiner reviews relevant background information, discusses the test questions with the client, and conducts the examination according to applicable professional procedures.
Following the examination, results may be reviewed with the client and shared with authorized members of the treatment or supervision team in accordance with applicable consent, confidentiality, court, and supervision requirements.
Polygraph findings are considered one source of information and are interpreted alongside treatment participation, clinical observations, supervision information, behavioral history, and other relevant records. Results are not used as the sole basis for clinical or risk-management decisions.
Support for Polygraph Service Needs
Contact us to learn more about our polygraph services, referral requirements, scheduling, and examination procedures. Services are available throughout California in English and Spanish. Our team can help clients and referral partners understand the available examination types, preparation requirements, and what to expect throughout the process.