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polygraph test in Connecticut

9 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1966–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Tomanelligreen
conn · 1966 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1986–1987
2 sentences

1987See, e.g., State v. Tomanelli, 153 Conn. 365, 370 , 216 A.2d 625 (1966) (‘general scientific acceptance of the Doppler-shift principle upon which police radar operates’); cf. Molino v. Board of Public Safety, [supra, 376] (‘unreliability of the polygraph test has resulted in its universal rejection’).” Despite this recent statement by this court, the defendant argues that the modern trend is away from the Frye test toward a “substantial acceptance” test, which would permit the trial judge to exercise discretion in admitting polygraph evidence.

1987See, e.g., State v. Tomanelli, 153 Conn. 365, 370 , 216 A.2d 625 (1966) (‘general scientific acceptance of the Doppler-shift principle upon which police radar operates’); cf. Molino v. Board of Public Safety, [supra, 376] (‘unreliability of the polygraph test has resulted in its universal rejection’).” Despite this recent statement by this court, the defendant argues that the modern trend is away from the Frye test toward a “substantial acceptance” test, which would permit the trial judge to exercise discretion in admitting polygraph evidence.

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Connecticut v. Portergreen
conn · 1997 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2016
2 sentences

2016Second, in identifying the rule at issue, the court clearly set forth the scope of the rule as follows: "This court has repeatedly held that neither the results of a polygraph test nor the willingness of a witness to take such a test is admissible in Connecticut courts." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Porter, supra, 241 Conn. at 93 , 698 A.2d 739 ; accord State v. Duntz, 223 Conn. 207 , 238, 613 A.2d 224 (1992) ("[d]ue to the questionable accuracy of the results of polygraph examinations, this court has consistently held that they are not admissible either for sub

2016Second, in identifying the rule at issue, the court clearly set forth the scope of the rule as follows: "This court has repeatedly held that neither the results of a polygraph test nor the willingness of a witness to take such a test is admissible in Connecticut courts." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Porter, supra, 241 Conn. at 93 , 698 A.2d 739 ; accord State v. Duntz, 223 Conn. 207 , 238, 613 A.2d 224 (1992) ("[d]ue to the questionable accuracy of the results of polygraph examinations, this court has consistently held that they are not admissible either for sub

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State v. Duntzgreen
conn · 1992 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Second, in identifying the rule at issue, the court clearly set forth the scope of the rule as follows: "This court has repeatedly held that neither the results of a polygraph test nor the willingness of a witness to take such a test is admissible in Connecticut courts." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Porter, supra, 241 Conn. at 93 , 698 A.2d 739 ; accord State v. Duntz, 223 Conn. 207 , 238, 613 A.2d 224 (1992) ("[d]ue to the questionable accuracy of the results of polygraph examinations, this court has consistently held that they are not admissible either for sub

2016Second, in identifying the rule at issue, the court clearly set forth the scope of the rule as follows: "This court has repeatedly held that neither the results of a polygraph test nor the willingness of a witness to take such a test is admissible in Connecticut courts." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Porter, supra, 241 Conn. at 93 , 698 A.2d 739 ; accord State v. Duntz, 223 Conn. 207 , 238, 613 A.2d 224 (1992) ("[d]ue to the questionable accuracy of the results of polygraph examinations, this court has consistently held that they are not admissible either for sub

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State v. Necaisegreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See State v. Necaise, 97 Conn. App. 214 , 232 n.14, 904 A.2d 245 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 942 , 912 A.2d 478 (2006). 12 With respect to the polygraph test, “polygraph evidence [is] per se inadmissible in all trial court proceedings in which the rules of evidence apply, and for all trial purposes, in Connecticut courts.” State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57, 94 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997) (en banc), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L.

2007See State v. Necaise, 97 Conn. App. 214 , 232 n.14, 904 A.2d 245 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 942 , 912 A.2d 478 (2006). 12 With respect to the polygraph test, “polygraph evidence [is] per se inadmissible in all trial court proceedings in which the rules of evidence apply, and for all trial purposes, in Connecticut courts.” State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57, 94 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997) (en banc), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L.

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State v. Necaisegreen
connappct · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See State v. Necaise, 97 Conn. App. 214 , 232 n.14, 904 A.2d 245 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 942 , 912 A.2d 478 (2006). 12 With respect to the polygraph test, “polygraph evidence [is] per se inadmissible in all trial court proceedings in which the rules of evidence apply, and for all trial purposes, in Connecticut courts.” State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57, 94 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997) (en banc), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L.

2007See State v. Necaise, 97 Conn. App. 214 , 232 n.14, 904 A.2d 245 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 942 , 912 A.2d 478 (2006). 12 With respect to the polygraph test, “polygraph evidence [is] per se inadmissible in all trial court proceedings in which the rules of evidence apply, and for all trial purposes, in Connecticut courts.” State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57, 94 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997) (en banc), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L.

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Remeta v. Stovallgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See State v. Necaise, 97 Conn. App. 214 , 232 n.14, 904 A.2d 245 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 942 , 912 A.2d 478 (2006). 12 With respect to the polygraph test, “polygraph evidence [is] per se inadmissible in all trial court proceedings in which the rules of evidence apply, and for all trial purposes, in Connecticut courts.” State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57, 94 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997) (en banc), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L.

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Lovilia Coal Co. v. Harveygreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See State v. Necaise, 97 Conn. App. 214 , 232 n.14, 904 A.2d 245 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 942 , 912 A.2d 478 (2006). 12 With respect to the polygraph test, “polygraph evidence [is] per se inadmissible in all trial court proceedings in which the rules of evidence apply, and for all trial purposes, in Connecticut courts.” State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57, 94 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997) (en banc), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L.

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Practice Management Information Corp. v. American Medical Ass'ngreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See State v. Necaise, 97 Conn. App. 214 , 232 n.14, 904 A.2d 245 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 942 , 912 A.2d 478 (2006). 12 With respect to the polygraph test, “polygraph evidence [is] per se inadmissible in all trial court proceedings in which the rules of evidence apply, and for all trial purposes, in Connecticut courts.” State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57, 94 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997) (en banc), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L.

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State v. Webbergreen
kan · 1996 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See State v. Webber, 260 Kan. 263, 276 , 918 P.2d 609 (1996).

1997See State v. Webber, 260 Kan. 263, 276 , 918 P.2d 609 (1996).

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United States v. Robert W. Black, United States of America v. Clinton Jay Boggsgreen
ca7 · 1982 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987While it is true that a number of jurisdictions, both federal and state, permit such discretion in admitting polygraph results pursuant to a stipulation; see, e.g., Brown v. Darcy, 783 F.2d 1389, 1394 (9th Cir. 1986); United States v. Black, 684 F.2d 481, 482-84 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1043 , 103 S. Ct. 463 , 74 L.

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Robert J. Brown v. John F. Darcy, A/K/A Jack Darcy, an Individual Ducommun, Inc., a Corporationgreen
ca9 · 1986 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987While it is true that a number of jurisdictions, both federal and state, permit such discretion in admitting polygraph results pursuant to a stipulation; see, e.g., Brown v. Darcy, 783 F.2d 1389, 1394 (9th Cir. 1986); United States v. Black, 684 F.2d 481, 482-84 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1043 , 103 S. Ct. 463 , 74 L.

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Molino v. Board of Public Safetygreen
conn · 1966 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See, e.g., State v. Tomanelli, 153 Conn. 365, 370 , 216 A.2d 625 (1966) (“general scientific acceptance of the Doppler-shift principle upon which police radar operates”); cf. Molino v. Board of Public Safety, 154 Conn. 368, 376 , 225 A.2d 805 (1966) (“unreliability of the polygraph test has resulted in its universal rejection”).

1986See, e.g., State v. Tomanelli, 153 Conn. 365, 370 , 216 A.2d 625 (1966) (“general scientific acceptance of the Doppler-shift principle upon which police radar operates”); cf. Molino v. Board of Public Safety, 154 Conn. 368, 376 , 225 A.2d 805 (1966) (“unreliability of the polygraph test has resulted in its universal rejection”).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Plourde green
conn · 1988
2 sentences

2016Second, in identifying the rule at issue, the court clearly set forth the scope of the rule as follows: "This court has repeatedly held that neither the results of a polygraph test nor the willingness of a witness to take such a test is admissible in Connecticut courts." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Porter, supra, 241 Conn. at 93 , 698 A.2d 739 ; accord State v. Duntz, 223 Conn. 207 , 238, 613 A.2d 224 (1992) ("[d]ue to the questionable accuracy of the results of polygraph examinations, this court has consistently held that they are not admissible either for sub

2016Second, in identifying the rule at issue, the court clearly set forth the scope of the rule as follows: "This court has repeatedly held that neither the results of a polygraph test nor the willingness of a witness to take such a test is admissible in Connecticut courts." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Porter, supra, 241 Conn. at 93 , 698 A.2d 739 ; accord State v. Duntz, 223 Conn. 207 , 238, 613 A.2d 224 (1992) ("[d]ue to the questionable accuracy of the results of polygraph examinations, this court has consistently held that they are not admissible either for sub

12016–2016
Connecticut v. Plourde green
scotus · 1989
1 sentence

2016Second, in identifying the rule at issue, the court clearly set forth the scope of the rule as follows: "This court has repeatedly held that neither the results of a polygraph test nor the willingness of a witness to take such a test is admissible in Connecticut courts." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Porter, supra, 241 Conn. at 93 , 698 A.2d 739 ; accord State v. Duntz, 223 Conn. 207 , 238, 613 A.2d 224 (1992) ("[d]ue to the questionable accuracy of the results of polygraph examinations, this court has consistently held that they are not admissible either for sub

12016–2016
California v. Radke green
scotus · 1989
1 sentence

2016Second, in identifying the rule at issue, the court clearly set forth the scope of the rule as follows: "This court has repeatedly held that neither the results of a polygraph test nor the willingness of a witness to take such a test is admissible in Connecticut courts." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Porter, supra, 241 Conn. at 93 , 698 A.2d 739 ; accord State v. Duntz, 223 Conn. 207 , 238, 613 A.2d 224 (1992) ("[d]ue to the questionable accuracy of the results of polygraph examinations, this court has consistently held that they are not admissible either for sub

12016–2016
State v. Widlak green
connappct · 2002
2 sentences

2006“Our law does not require the state to prove that all conditions [of probation] alleged were violated; it is sufficient to prove that one was violated.” State v. Widlak, 74 Conn. App. 364, 370 , 812 A.2d 134 (2002), cert. denied, 264 Conn. 902 , 823 A.2d 1222 (2003).

2006“Our law does not require the state to prove that all conditions [of probation] alleged were violated; it is sufficient to prove that one was violated.” State v. Widlak, 74 Conn. App. 364, 370 , 812 A.2d 134 (2002), cert. denied, 264 Conn. 902 , 823 A.2d 1222 (2003).

12006–2006
Mazumdar v. Mazumdar neutral
conn · 2003
1 sentence

2006“Our law does not require the state to prove that all conditions [of probation] alleged were violated; it is sufficient to prove that one was violated.” State v. Widlak, 74 Conn. App. 364, 370 , 812 A.2d 134 (2002), cert. denied, 264 Conn. 902 , 823 A.2d 1222 (2003).

12006–2006
State v. Widlak green
conn · 2003
1 sentence

2006“Our law does not require the state to prove that all conditions [of probation] alleged were violated; it is sufficient to prove that one was violated.” State v. Widlak, 74 Conn. App. 364, 370 , 812 A.2d 134 (2002), cert. denied, 264 Conn. 902 , 823 A.2d 1222 (2003).

12006–2006
State v. Esposito green
conn · 1996
1 sentence

1997Even under the Daubert rule, the evidence must be shown to be relevant and reliable to be admissible. . . . [T]he defendant bore the burden of creating a factual record before the trial court that the polygraph test possesses sufficient reliability to justify its introduction as scientific evi dence.” (Citation omitted; emphasis added.) Id.

11997–1997
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1997The trial court, relying upon our failure to adopt Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 113 S. Ct. 2786 , 125 L.

1997The trial court, relying upon our failure to adopt Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 113 S. Ct. 2786 , 125 L.

11997–1997
State v. Miller green
conn · 1987
2 sentences

1996The defendant urged the trial court to admit this evidence, despite the general rule barring polygraph evidence; State v. Miller, 202 Conn. 463, 484-86 , 522 A.2d 249 (1987); because of the change in the standard for the admissibility of scientific evidence under the Federal Rules of Evidence wrought by the United States Supreme Court in Daubert .

1996The defendant urged the trial court to admit this evidence, despite the general rule barring polygraph evidence; State v. Miller, 202 Conn. 463, 484-86 , 522 A.2d 249 (1987); because of the change in the standard for the admissibility of scientific evidence under the Federal Rules of Evidence wrought by the United States Supreme Court in Daubert .

11996–1996
State v. Pellegrino green
conn · 1984
2 sentences

1988I Because success on his insufficiency of the evidence claim would entirely shield the defendant from further criminal proceedings; State v. Pellegrino, 194 Conn. 279, 294 , 480 A.2d 537 (1984); we turn to this issue first.

1988I Because success on his insufficiency of the evidence claim would entirely shield the defendant from further criminal proceedings; State v. Pellegrino, 194 Conn. 279, 294 , 480 A.2d 537 (1984); we turn to this issue first.

11988–1988
Country v. Parratt green
scotus · 1982
1 sentence

1987While it is true that a number of jurisdictions, both federal and state, permit such discretion in admitting polygraph results pursuant to a stipulation; see, e.g., Brown v. Darcy, 783 F.2d 1389, 1394 (9th Cir. 1986); United States v. Black, 684 F.2d 481, 482-84 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1043 , 103 S. Ct. 463 , 74 L.

11987–1987
Black v. United States green
scotus · 1982
1 sentence

1987While it is true that a number of jurisdictions, both federal and state, permit such discretion in admitting polygraph results pursuant to a stipulation; see, e.g., Brown v. Darcy, 783 F.2d 1389, 1394 (9th Cir. 1986); United States v. Black, 684 F.2d 481, 482-84 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1043 , 103 S. Ct. 463 , 74 L.

11987–1987
Perrine v. Mossinghoff green
scotus · 1982
1 sentence

1987While it is true that a number of jurisdictions, both federal and state, permit such discretion in admitting polygraph results pursuant to a stipulation; see, e.g., Brown v. Darcy, 783 F.2d 1389, 1394 (9th Cir. 1986); United States v. Black, 684 F.2d 481, 482-84 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1043 , 103 S. Ct. 463 , 74 L.

11987–1987
Frazee v. Civil Service Board green
calctapp · 1959
2 sentences

1966The plaintiffs were not charged with a refusal to obey an allegedly valid order to take the polygraph test, as was the case in DeVito v. Civil Service Commission, 404 Pa. 354, 359 , 172 A.2d 161 , in which the court held that the refusal to obey such an order was not a just cause for a dismissal, or in McCain v. Sheridan, 160 Cal. App. 2d 174, 177 , 324 P.2d 923 , and Frazee v. Civil Service Board, 170 Cal. App. 2d 333, 335 , 338 P.2d 943 , in which dismissals were upheld because of such refusals where the officers involved were implicated in a crime, or in Fischera v. State Personnel Board, 2

1966The plaintiffs were not charged with a refusal to obey an allegedly valid order to take the polygraph test, as was the case in DeVito v. Civil Service Commission, 404 Pa. 354, 359 , 172 A.2d 161 , in which the court held that the refusal to obey such an order was not a just cause for a dismissal, or in McCain v. Sheridan, 160 Cal. App. 2d 174, 177 , 324 P.2d 923 , and Frazee v. Civil Service Board, 170 Cal. App. 2d 333, 335 , 338 P.2d 943 , in which dismissals were upheld because of such refusals where the officers involved were implicated in a crime, or in Fischera v. State Personnel Board, 2

11966–1966
DeVito v. Civil Service Commission green
pa · 1961
1 sentence

1966The plaintiffs were not charged with a refusal to obey an allegedly valid order to take the polygraph test, as was the case in DeVito v. Civil Service Commission, 404 Pa. 354, 359 , 172 A.2d 161 , in which the court held that the refusal to obey such an order was not a just cause for a dismissal, or in McCain v. Sheridan, 160 Cal. App. 2d 174, 177 , 324 P.2d 923 , and Frazee v. Civil Service Board, 170 Cal. App. 2d 333, 335 , 338 P.2d 943 , in which dismissals were upheld because of such refusals where the officers involved were implicated in a crime, or in Fischera v. State Personnel Board, 2

11966–1966
McCain v. Sheridan green
calctapp · 1958
2 sentences

1966The plaintiffs were not charged with a refusal to obey an allegedly valid order to take the polygraph test, as was the case in DeVito v. Civil Service Commission, 404 Pa. 354, 359 , 172 A.2d 161 , in which the court held that the refusal to obey such an order was not a just cause for a dismissal, or in McCain v. Sheridan, 160 Cal. App. 2d 174, 177 , 324 P.2d 923 , and Frazee v. Civil Service Board, 170 Cal. App. 2d 333, 335 , 338 P.2d 943 , in which dismissals were upheld because of such refusals where the officers involved were implicated in a crime, or in Fischera v. State Personnel Board, 2

1966The plaintiffs were not charged with a refusal to obey an allegedly valid order to take the polygraph test, as was the case in DeVito v. Civil Service Commission, 404 Pa. 354, 359 , 172 A.2d 161 , in which the court held that the refusal to obey such an order was not a just cause for a dismissal, or in McCain v. Sheridan, 160 Cal. App. 2d 174, 177 , 324 P.2d 923 , and Frazee v. Civil Service Board, 170 Cal. App. 2d 333, 335 , 338 P.2d 943 , in which dismissals were upheld because of such refusals where the officers involved were implicated in a crime, or in Fischera v. State Personnel Board, 2

11966–1966
Fichera v. State Personnel Board green
calctapp · 1963
2 sentences

1966The plaintiffs were not charged with a refusal to obey an allegedly valid order to take the polygraph test, as was the case in DeVito v. Civil Service Commission, 404 Pa. 354, 359 , 172 A.2d 161 , in which the court held that the refusal to obey such an order was not a just cause for a dismissal, or in McCain v. Sheridan, 160 Cal. App. 2d 174, 177 , 324 P.2d 923 , and Frazee v. Civil Service Board, 170 Cal. App. 2d 333, 335 , 338 P.2d 943 , in which dismissals were upheld because of such refusals where the officers involved were implicated in a crime, or in Fischera v. State Personnel Board, 2

1966The plaintiffs were not charged with a refusal to obey an allegedly valid order to take the polygraph test, as was the case in DeVito v. Civil Service Commission, 404 Pa. 354, 359 , 172 A.2d 161 , in which the court held that the refusal to obey such an order was not a just cause for a dismissal, or in McCain v. Sheridan, 160 Cal. App. 2d 174, 177 , 324 P.2d 923 , and Frazee v. Civil Service Board, 170 Cal. App. 2d 333, 335 , 338 P.2d 943 , in which dismissals were upheld because of such refusals where the officers involved were implicated in a crime, or in Fischera v. State Personnel Board, 2

11966–1966

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