# Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-418.2: Evidence of polygraph examination inadmissible in any proceeding

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T8.01_C14_A9_S8.01-418.2

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-418.2
- **Heading:** Evidence of polygraph examination inadmissible in any proceeding
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 8.01 / Chapter 14 / Article 9 / Section 8.01-418.2

## Text

The analysis of any polygraph test charts produced during any polygraph examination administered to a party or witness shall not be admissible in any proceeding conducted pursuant to § 2.2-1202.1 or conducted by any county, city or town over the objection of any party except as to disciplinary or other actions taken against a polygrapher.

1993, c. 570; 1995, cc. 770 , 818 ; 2012, cc. 803 , 835 .

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