Ind. Code ch. 35-37-4.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 35-37-4.5-1 "Polygraph"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "polygraph" means a device that permanently and simultaneously records, at a minimum, an individual's: (1) cardiovascular and respiratory patterns; and (2) galvanic skin responses; in order to determine truthfulness. As added by P.L.41-2007, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 35-37-4.5-2 Prohibition against requiring a sex crime victim to submit to a polygraph examination

Sec. 2. A law enforcement officer may not require an alleged victim of an offense described in IC 35-42-4 to submit to a polygraph or other truth telling device examination. As added by P.L.41-2007, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 35-37-4.5-3 Polygraph refusal; duties of law enforcement officers

Sec. 3. A law enforcement officer may not refuse to investigate, charge, or prosecute an offense under IC 35-42-4 solely because the alleged victim of the offense has not submitted to a polygraph or other truth telling device examination. As added by P.L.41-2007, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 35-37-4.5-4 Voluntary submission to polygraph examination

Sec. 4. This chapter does not prohibit an alleged victim of an offense under IC 35-42-4 from voluntarily submitting to a polygraph or other truth telling device examination. As added by P.L.41-2007, SEC.20.

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