False Accusation Polygraph Test: Clear Your Name

Results are yours. You choose who sees them — your employer, partner, attorney, family members, or the court. We provide a professional, verified report suitable for any audience. We do not share results with anyone without your explicit written permission. Many people use their results in multiple settings, from informal conversations with family to formal presentations in legal or HR proceedings.

A polygraph result showing you are truthful provides powerful objective evidence of your innocence. While not legally binding in all contexts, polygraph results are widely accepted by employers, partners, attorneys, and courts as strong supporting evidence. Research shows that humans are only about 54% accurate at detecting deception on their own [3]Verified A comprehensive meta-analysis of the comparison question polygraph test
Confirms that average people are only about 54% accurate at detecting lies, and professionals are no more accurate, supporting the need for objective polygraph testing, which means objective tools like the polygraph fill a critical gap. The act of voluntarily taking the test itself demonstrates confidence in your truthfulness.

Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), most private employers cannot require, request, suggest, or cause employees to take a lie detector test [20]Verified Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 — 29 CFR Part 801
Confirms EPPA prevents most private employers from requiring polygraph tests, with exemptions for security firms and pharmaceutical companies; government employers exempt. However, you can voluntarily take a test and present the results. Even in the limited circumstances where employer-requested testing is permitted (such as ongoing theft investigations involving economic loss), participation remains voluntary, and employers cannot base employment decisions solely on test results without additional supporting evidence [20]Verified Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 — 29 CFR Part 801
Confirms EPPA prevents most private employers from requiring polygraph tests, with exemptions for security firms and pharmaceutical companies; government employers exempt. Government employers are exempt from the EPPA [20]Verified Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 — 29 CFR Part 801
Confirms EPPA prevents most private employers from requiring polygraph tests, with exemptions for security firms and pharmaceutical companies; government employers exempt.

Admissibility varies by jurisdiction. The U.S. is split roughly in half, with about 25 states allowing partial admissibility and approximately 23 maintaining general exclusion [22]Verified Polygraph Evidence in U.S. Courts
Confirms the U.S. is split roughly in half on polygraph admissibility, with about 25 states allowing partial results, and pre-trial utility in bail, sentencing, and clearance settings. New Mexico generally admits polygraph evidence in the same way as other expert evidence [21]Verified Lee v. Martinez — New Mexico Supreme Court (2004)
Confirms New Mexico holds polygraph results are sufficiently reliable for admission under Rule 11-702 when examiner is qualified and exam conducted properly. On the federal level, polygraph results are routinely used in pre-trial proceedings including bail decisions, sentencing hearings, and probation violation hearings [17]Verified Legal Admissibility of Polygraph Test Results
Confirms polygraph use in plea bargaining, sentencing, settlements, probation, and that results are admissible when meeting Daubert standard; also confirms 18 states adopted Daubert standard as of 2009. Even where results are not admissible at trial, they are frequently and effectively used in plea negotiations, charging decisions, and administrative proceedings. Your attorney can advise on the best strategic use in your jurisdiction.

We understand false accusations often create time pressure. Appointments are typically available within 48 hours, with priority scheduling for urgent situations. You can book your test online 24/7 or call for immediate assistance. A polygraph examiner can generally produce results within 24 hours of testing [18]Verified Can a Polygraph Help Get My Criminal Charges Dismissed?
Confirms polygraph results are powerful negotiating tools in plea bargaining, that prosecutors may dismiss or reduce charges based on results, and that examiners can produce results within 24 hours, and we provide same-day verbal results with a written report within 48 hours.

Yes. Your appointment, results, and any details discussed are strictly confidential. We do not contact anyone without your explicit permission. Testing takes place in private, professional meeting rooms — not public offices. The APA Standards of Practice require that results only be disclosed to persons authorised to receive them [9]Verified APA Standards of Practice (Adopted August 23, 2019)
Confirms APA requirements for evidentiary polygraph techniques to demonstrate 90%+ accuracy, informed consent protocols, and multi-channel physiological recording.

Nervousness is completely normal and does not invalidate the test. Every person undergoing a polygraph experiences some level of anxiety — experienced examiners account for this through baseline establishment and validated scoring systems. The pre-test phase specifically addresses anxiety by reviewing all questions beforehand and ensuring you are comfortable with the process. A skilled polygraph examiner can still obtain reliable results even with anxious subjects [18]Verified Can a Polygraph Help Get My Criminal Charges Dismissed?
Confirms polygraph results are powerful negotiating tools in plea bargaining, that prosecutors may dismiss or reduce charges based on results, and that examiners can produce results within 24 hours.

Pricing depends on your situation and whether you need court-formatted reports. Visit our pricing page or call for a confidential discussion. Given that false accusations can result in job loss, relationship breakdown, and lasting reputational damage — with exonerees in the justice system losing an average of 13.5 years to wrongful imprisonment — a professional polygraph examination represents one of the most cost-effective investments you can make to protect your future.

LieDetectorTest.com offers professional polygraph testing at 151+ locations across 23 states, including New York, California, Florida, New Jersey, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, and more. All examiners are trained to APA standards. Find your nearest location or book online today.