Can I challenge a failed polygraph test?
Yes. If you believe a “deception indicated” result came from a flawed test, an independent examiner can review how it was conducted — the technique, questions, data, and scoring — to assess whether the result is defensible. You can also take a fresh re-examination for a new, independent result. A review assesses the original test; it cannot retroactively change what happened, which is why many people combine a review with a re-test.
What is the difference between a chart review and a re-test?
An independent chart review is a documentation-only assessment of the polygraph you already took — we work from the original charts, questions, report, and recordings to judge whether it met professional standards. A re-test is a completely new examination that produces its own independent result. A review does not involve a new test; a re-test does. They are priced differently and are often used together.
Do you actually review the charts, or just re-test?
Both are available. Where the original charts and materials can be supplied, we offer an independent chart and quality review that assesses technique, question construction, data sufficiency, scoring, and examiner conduct. Where those materials are limited or unavailable, a fresh re-examination is usually the more productive route. In your free case assessment we will tell you honestly which applies to you.
What do you need to review my original test?
For a chart review we ask for as much of the original examination record as you can obtain — the charts or physiological data, the list of relevant questions, the examiner’s written report, and any audio or video recording of the session. The more complete the materials, the more thorough the review. A review works only from what was actually recorded; it cannot re-create data that was never captured.
Will a second opinion overturn my original result?
Not automatically. A review can identify that the first test fell short of professional standards, and a fresh re-examination produces a new, independent result — but neither, by itself, deletes the earlier test. What they do is give you a qualified, impartial assessment and, if you re-test, a clean result to put alongside or in place of the original when the matter is decided.
How much does a second opinion cost?
It depends on the route. A documentation-only chart review is scoped to the analysis involved; a full re-examination is priced as a complete new test, so the two are quoted separately. A non-refundable booking-fee deposit ($100 USD/CAD, £150 UK) secures your appointment and is deducted from your total — fully refunded only if we cannot accept your case or arrange an appointment. See our pricing page or request a confidential quote.
Is a polygraph second opinion admissible in court?
No polygraph result is automatically admissible — admissibility varies by jurisdiction and is a matter for the court and your attorney. That said, an independent review or a fresh re-examination is regularly used to support legal strategy, negotiations, and disciplinary matters. Our written findings are prepared to professional standards, and we work with attorneys challenging or relying on a polygraph.
Who reviews my test — are they qualified?
Your review or re-test is handled by an independent examiner trained to APA standards, using validated techniques and government-grade instrumentation. Independence matters: the examiner reviewing or re-running your case is not the one who conducted the original test, so you get a genuinely impartial second opinion.
Where does the re-test take place?
Re-examinations are conducted in person at a discreet, professional office — we operate 140+ locations across the US and Canada, with UK coverage available. Chart reviews are handled remotely from the materials you supply. Find your nearest office or contact us to arrange the right option.