# 28 C.F.R. § 90.16 (2026): Polygraph testing prohibition

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_16

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 90.16 (2026)
- **Heading:** Polygraph testing prohibition
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 90: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN / Subpart B: The STOP (Services * Training * Officers * Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program / § 90.16: § 90.16   Polygraph testing prohibition.

## Text

(a) For a State to be eligible for funding under this program, the State must meet the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 3796gg-8 with regard to prohibiting polygraph testing of sexual assault victims.
(b) An Indian tribal government or unit of local government shall not be eligible for subgrants from the State unless it complies with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 3796gg-8 with respect to its laws, policies, or practices prohibiting polygraph testing of sexual assault victims.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 90.10 (2026) § 90.10   STOP (Services * Training * Officers * Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program—general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_10.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.11 (2026) § 90.11   State office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_11.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.12 (2026) § 90.12   Implementation plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_12.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.13 (2026) § 90.13   Forensic medical examination payment requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_13.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.14 (2026) § 90.14   Judicial notification requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_14.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.15 (2026) § 90.15   Costs for criminal charges and protection orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_15.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.16 (2026) § 90.16   Polygraph testing prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_16.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.17 (2026) § 90.17   Subgranting of funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_17.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.18 (2026) § 90.18   Matching funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_18.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.19 (2026) § 90.19   Application content.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_19.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.21 (2026) § 90.21   Evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_21.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.22 (2026) § 90.22   Review of State applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_22.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.23 (2026) § 90.23   Annual grantee and subgrantee reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_23.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 90.24 (2026) § 90.24   Activities that may compromise victim safety and recovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P90_S90_24.md)

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