Nevada Revised Statutes 648.197 – Chronological log; polygraph charts; records; release of results of polygraphic examination
1. Each examiner or intern shall maintain a chronological log of all polygraphic examinations which he or she administers. The log must include the date of each examination, the name of the person examined, and an identifying case or file number.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 648.197
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. All polygraphic charts must be identified with the name of the person examined, the date of the examination, an identifying case or file number and the signature or initials of the examiner or intern.
3. The records of a polygraphic examination, including the written consent of the person examined, the questions asked, notes and charts obtained during the examination, must be maintained in a manner which protects their confidentiality by the examiner or intern or his or her employer, for a period of not less than 3 years.
4. Except when ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction, or as otherwise provided by law, a person who possesses the results of a polygraphic examination or information obtained during a polygraphic examination shall not release the results or the information obtained without the written consent of the person examined.