648.197 - Chronological log; polygraph charts; records; release of results of polygraphic examination. - Nevada 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.

      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.

      (Added to NRS by 1985, 1332)

      NRS 648.199  Availability of charts and records of examination to other polygraphic examiners.  An examiner or intern may make charts and other records of an examination available to another polygraphic examiner or intern or group of polygraphic examiners or interns, including the Board and its representatives, for the purpose of consultation or review under conditions which ensure the confidentiality of the examination and its results.

      (Added to NRS by 1985, 1332)