Alabama109 | Chemical | Department of Health | Medical professional must inform individual of effects and potential side effects. Individual must sign acknowledgement of receipt of such information. |
California110 | Chemical (MPA or equivalent) or Surgical | Department of Corrections | Person must be informed of side effects of chemical treatment and must acknowledge receipt of this information. |
Florida111 | Chemical or surgical (choice of defendant) | Department of Corrections | Medical provider must determine whether defendant is a candidate. Informed consent is necessary if the defendant elects physical castration. |
Iowa112 | Chemical (MPA or other “approved” drug) or surgical (choice of defendant) | Department of Corrections | No information in the law regarding informed consent or involvement of medical professional. |
Louisiana113 | Chemical or surgical (choice of defendant) | Department of Public Safety and Corrections | Medical provider must determine whether defendant is an appropriate candidate. Informed consent is necessary if the defendant elects physical castration. |
Montana114 | Chemical (MPA or its chemical equivalent) | Department of Corrections | Person must be “medically informed of its effects.” |
Texas115 | Surgical (elective) | Physician employed or retained by the department | Inmate must be evaluated by a psychologist or psychiatrist. A physician must obtain informed, written consent. |
Wisconsin116 | Chemical (antiandrogens or equivalent) | Licensed Physician | Must be assessed by a licensed physician. Treatment is monitored by a physician, who must also discuss the risks and benefits with the offender. |