results of the polygraph test in New Jersey

7 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey 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 (2)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. McDavittgreen nj · 1972 · cited in 4 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1975–2024 2 sentences 2024See A-2006-20 33 State v. McDavitt, 62 N.J. 36 (1972) (excluding a polygraph exam result as inadmissible to prove that a person is either lying or telling the truth ); State v. A.O., 198 N.J. 69, 91-92 (2009) (noting the unreliability of polygraph testing and stating that it is admissible only following a N.J.R.E. 104 hearing establishing its reliability, and only if both parties agree). 2006In yet another matter of first impression, the panel determined that the admissibility of polygraph evidence "in *401 a non-jury setting" is not dependent on a prior agreement between the State and the defendant, thus carving out an exception to the stipulation requirement of State v. McDavitt, 62 N.J. 36 , 297 A. 2d 849 (1972).	2	4
State v. AOgreen nj · 2009 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 1 sentence 2024See A-2006-20 33 State v. McDavitt, 62 N.J. 36 (1972) (excluding a polygraph exam result as inadmissible to prove that a person is either lying or telling the truth ); State v. A.O., 198 N.J. 69, 91-92 (2009) (noting the unreliability of polygraph testing and stating that it is admissible only following a N.J.R.E. 104 hearing establishing its reliability, and only if both parties agree).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

Case	Cited	Years
Wood v. Bartholomew green scotus · 1995 1 sentence 2008The results of the polygraph test "could have had no direct effect on the outcome of trial, because respondent could have made no mention of them either during argument or while questioning witnesses." Ibid.	1	2008–2008
State v. Smith green nj · 1999 2 sentences 2006The better view, it seems to me, lies in the proviso the majority acknowledges: “the right of confrontation is not absolute.” Ante, 187 N.J. 309 , 901 A.2d 372 (2006) (citing State v. Smith, 158 N.J. 376, 384 , 730 A.2d 311 (1999)). 2006The better view, it seems to me, lies in the proviso the majority acknowledges: “the right of confrontation is not absolute.” Ante, 187 N.J. 309 , 901 A.2d 372 (2006) (citing State v. Smith, 158 N.J. 376, 384 , 730 A.2d 311 (1999)).	1	2006–2006
State v. Christopher green njsuperctappdiv · 1975 1 sentence 1977State v Christopher, supra, 134 N.J.	1	1977–1977

Where else courts name it

TX 10 (2001–2014) NJ 7 (1975–2024) NY 6 (1985–2010) IL 5 (1975–2026) PA 3 (1986–2011) NM 3 (1961–1994) OH 3 (1990–2012) GA 3 (1981–1986) TN 2 (2005–2005) MI 2 (1968–2017) MD 2 (1976–1995) NC 2 (1981–1982) FL 2 (1978–1987) MA 2 (1975–1976) MT 2 (1993–2007) WI 2 (2013–2013) AL 2 (1989–2002) CO 2 (1972–1981)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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