POLYGRAPH TESTING AND ITS UTILITY IN THE ECONOMY OF EVIDENCE
POLYGRAPH TESTING AND ITS UTILITY IN THE ECONOMY OF EVIDENCE

Summary/Abstract: The theme proposes a forensic approach, from the point of view of the tactics of hearing through the polygraph technique, as well as a criminal procedural approach, from the point of view of the admissibility of the polygraph as a means of evidence in the criminal process. The polygraph is frequently used in many international legal proceedings (Japan, USA) where state laws provide specific regulations regarding polygraph testing. Romania successfully uses polygraph testing, within all county police inspectorates there are Laboratories for the detection of simulated behavior (Polygraph), and polygraph testing is carried out by the psychological officer specialized in the detection of simulated behavior. However, polygraph testing is still not provided for in romanian national legislation as a distinct means of evidence and can be used as evidence only under certain limiting conditions in the light of art. 97 CPC (Criminal Procedure Code). Polygraph testing can only be done with the consent of the person to be interviewed by the polygraph technique and with strict compliance with certain requirements that we will develop further.

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