A Polygraph Examination is a test performed by a certified Polygraph Examiner who conducts an interview of an individual and collects and 

According to the American Polygraph Association, over 250 studies have been conducted on the accuracy of polygraph testing over the past 25 years, and the accuracy is estimated to be between 85%-95% for specific issue investigations. 

Fees for polygraph services usually depend upon the complexity and type of polygraph exam to be conducted. Specific issue examinations are normally a flat fee while multiple issue exams are customized based on requirements.

Polygraph has been used by Specialized agencies and Elite Units such as the F.B.I. R.C.M.P., C.I.A., MOSSAD, M.I.5, South African Government, Private Businesses, Corporate Companies, Employment Agencies and others worldwide from the early 1900’s to recruit the best personnel or as a integral component of their counter-intelligence, counter-narcotics, and counter-terrorism programs as well as for criminal investigations. In recent times it has gained widespread civilian usage with Attorneys, Private Individuals, Financial Institutions, Therapists and Counsellors, and Investigative and Detective Agencies. Check out a Service specific to your needs in our Services Section 

Information supplied in the process is held in the strictest confidence and Examinations are conducted in closed individual and private sessions and the results are only shared with a third party on consent from the examinee.

In South Africa and its Neighbouring Countries, the use of Polygraph’s is legal and can be used as “Supporting Evidence “in a court of Law and Labour Court

Maxim Polygraph and Investigations Solutions normally requires 48 hours in advance to schedule an examination so that a proper case preparation could be conducted, but feel free to contact us as special considerations may be given based on specific circumstances.

Maxim Polygraph and Investigations Solutions utilizes quality control procedures that entails cross referencing conclusions with veteran industry partners in other jurisdictions, 48 hours is the normal turnaround time for official examination results. Results are produced in the form of a pdf report with the option of email to the requesting party.

A typical polygraph examination is approximately 1 and half hours in duration and consists of a pre-test, chart collection and post-test phases.

16 years old but with the consent of a parent of legal guardian

A typical examination entails the examiner collecting information from the examinee, followed by him connecting the components to the examinee to collect the charts and data which is then followed by the post test phase which can entail a discussion with the examinee. Check out our Terms and Conditions section for more info on the procedures. 

A typical Polygraph exam would contain no more than 4 Relevant questions based on strict standards and procedures by the American Polygraph Association

No it won’t, General Nervous Tension or having HBP are normal issues encountered in the polygraph process and baseline physiological  data is always ascertained.  There are however some conditions which would render you an unfit candidate for a polygraph examination. See our Guidelines in the Terms and Conditions Section for more information. 

Maxim Polygraph and Investigations utilizes state of the art industry leading computerized polygraph systems with the latest released analytical software such as Polyscore and OSS3 along with industry standard countermeasures equipment.