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Or. Rev. Stat. § 703.310 (2026)

Polygraph equipment requirements; use of noncomplying equipment prohibited; remedy for violation

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      703.310 Polygraph equipment requirements; use of noncomplying equipment prohibited; remedy for violation. (1) All instruments or mechanical devices that are used by polygraph examiners to test or question an individual for the purpose of detecting deception or of verifying the truth of statements made by the individual shall record visually, permanently and simultaneously the cardiovascular pattern, the respiratory pattern and the galvanic skin response of the individual. The patterns of other physiological changes of the individual also may be recorded.

      (2) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 703.335, a person may not use any instrument or mechanical device to test or question an individual for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying the truth of statements made by the individual that does not comply with the minimum requirements for the instrument or device under subsection (1) of this section. The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, in consultation with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, may, in the name of the State of Oregon, initiate and maintain appropriate judicial proceedings, in the manner provided by law for such proceedings, to enjoin the use by a polygraph examiner of any instrumentation or mechanical device that does not comply with the minimum requirements specified in subsection (1) of this section. [1975 c.608 §26; 1997 c.853 §59; 2003 c.777 §4]

 

      703.320 [1975 c.608 §25; repealed by 2007 c.47 §1]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1978–1987 · leading case: State v. Lyon, 733 P.2d 41 (Or. Ct. App. 1987).
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Preston v. Oregon State Pen., Cor. Div., 583 P.2d 9 (Or. Ct. App. 1978). “310(1) provides: "All instruments or mechanical devices that are used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or of verifying the truth of statements made by the individuals at least shall record visually, permanently and simultaneously the…”
State v. Lyon, 733 P.2d 41 (Or. Ct. App. 1987). “ORS 703.310. The act is administered by the Board on Police Standards and Training.”
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Preston v. Oregon State Pen., Cor. Div., 583 P.2d 9 (Or. Ct. App. 1978). “310(1) provides: "All instruments or mechanical devices that are used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or of verifying the truth of statements made by the individuals at least shall record visually, permanently and simultaneously the…”
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