Ind. Code ch. 25-30-2

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Ind. Code § 25-30-2-1 Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: "Department" means the state police department established under IC 10-11-2-4. "Polygraph examiner" means a person who is solely or partly engaged in the business of establishing the truth or falsity of any statement or representation, by means of a polygraph instrument. "Polygraph instrument" means a device that permanently and simultaneously records, at a minimum, an individual's cardiovascular and respiratory patterns and galvanic skin responses in order to determine truthfulness. As added by P.L.250-1983, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.67.

Ind. Code § 25-30-2-2 Certificate of competence; standards and procedures

Sec. 2. (a) The department shall issue a certificate of competence to operate a polygraph instrument to each individual who complies with the standards and procedures established by the department under subsection (b). (b) The department shall, by rule adopted under IC 4-22-2, establish standards and procedures for granting certificates of competence to operate polygraph instruments. These standards and procedures may include one (1) or more of the following requirements: (1) Evidence which demonstrates that the applicant has successfully completed a course of formal training in the use of polygraph instruments. (2) Evidence which demonstrates the applicant's experience and competence in the operation of polygraph instruments. (3) A written examination. As added by P.L.250-1983, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-30-2-3 Revocation of certificate

Sec. 3. The department may revoke a certificate issued under section 2 of this chapter if it determines that information given by an applicant was false. As added by P.L.250-1983, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-30-2-4 Rules

Sec. 4. The department: (1) shall adopt rules under IC 25-1-8 to establish fees for the administration of this chapter; and (2) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to provide any additional procedures necessary to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.250-1983, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-30-2-5 Use of title; violation

Sec. 5. After December 31, 1983, an individual who has not received a certificate of competence to operate a polygraph instrument may not assume or use the title "certified polygraph examiner", "polygraph examiner", or "polygraph operator". A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.250-1983, SEC.2.

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