(a) In generalIn order to be eligible for grants under this subchapter, a State, Indian tribal government, territorial government, or unit of local government shall certify that, not later than 3 years after January 5, 2006, their laws, policies, or practices will ensure that no law enforcement officer, prosecuting officer or other government official shall ask or require an adult, youth, or child victim of an alleged sex offense as defined under Federal, tribal, State, territorial, or local law to submit to a polygraph examination or other truth telling device as a condition for proceeding with the investigation of such an offense.
(b) ProsecutionThe refusal of a victim to submit to an examination described in subsection (a) shall not prevent the investigation, charging, or prosecution of the offense.
Structure US Code
Title 34— CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Subtitle I— Comprehensive Acts
CHAPTER 101— JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
SUBCHAPTER XIX— GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN
§ 10441. Purpose of program and grants
§ 10442. Establishment of Office on Violence Against Women
§ 10443. Director of Office on Violence Against Women
§ 10444. Duties and functions of Director of Office on Violence Against Women
§ 10445. Staff of Office on Violence Against Women
§ 10447. Definitions and grant conditions
§ 10448. General terms and conditions
§ 10450. Costs for criminal charges and protection orders
§ 10451. Polygraph testing prohibition
§ 10452. Grants to Indian tribal governments
§ 10454. Grant eligibility regarding compelling victim testimony
§ 10455. Senior Policy Advisor for Culturally Specific Communities