In order to be complete, all applications for a polygraph examiner's license must contain, with each application:
Applications will be treated in the following manner:
a. Submit to the Board the test data and results from a minimum of 10 examinations performed by the applicant.
b. Pass a written examination given by the Board; and
c. Undergo a personal interview in which his performance on the written examination will be discussed with him.
2. The examination will cover all aspects of the polygraph and acceptable
polygraph techniques. An applicant must score at least 75% on each
portion of the written examination in order to pass. An applicant who
fails to score 75% on a portion of the examination may retake that
portion. An applicant who wishes to retake one or more portions must
do so at either of the next two regularly scheduled examination
sessions. An applicant who fails to retake portions of the examination
at either of the next two sessions must retake the entire examination.
a. A polygraph examiner whose license has expired may at any time
within two months after he expiration obtain a renewal license,
without examination or later penalty fee, by submitting a renewal
application to the Board and satisfying subdivisions (2), (3) and (4)
of subsection (a) of Section §34-25-21. A polygraph examiner
whose license has expired, and who does not apply for renewal
within two months following expiration, may at any time within
three to six months after the expiration obtain a renewal license,
without examination, by paying a $50.00 late penalty fee,
submitting a renewal application to the Board, and satisfying
subdivisions (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) of Section §34-25-21.
4. The full amount of the renewal license fee is due in full for each
October 1 to September 30 period or any portion thereof.
5. The full amount of the renewal license fee is due in full each year,
regardless of what portion of the initial license year was covered by
the original fee of $150.00.
The secretary of the Board may issue an Intern polygraph examiner's license pending the Board's approval of the application at the next Board meeting. An Intern license may be issued only the application is complete and ready for Board action.
The qualification and licensing information is provided in full in the ALABAMA BOARD OF POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS, Rules and Regulations publication provided to examiners.
For more information, please contact the Board at:
Board of Alabama Polygraph Examiners
Phone: (334) 517-2903
P.O. Box 1511
Montgomery, Alabama 36102-1511
Office hours Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
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