# N.Y. CPL Law § 160.45: Polygraph tests; prohibition against

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ACPL_P2_TH_A160_S160.45

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. CPL Law § 160.45
- **Heading:** Polygraph tests; prohibition against
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act CPL / Part 2 / Title H / Article 160 / Section 160.45

## Text

§ 160.45 Polygraph tests; prohibition against.\n 1. No district attorney, police officer or employee of any law\nenforcement agency shall request or require any victim of a sexual\nassault crime to submit to any polygraph test or psychological stress\nevaluator examination.\n 2. As used in this section, "victim of a sexual assault crime" means\nany person alleged to have sustained an offense under article one\nhundred thirty or section 255.25, 255.26 or 255.27 of the penal law.\n

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