AL SB518

Court may sentence defendants to medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) chemical castration treatment upon first conviction of rape, sodomy, sexual torture, sexual abuse, or sexual abuse of a child under 12.

Court shall require MPA treatment upon second or subsequent conviction of specified sex offenses, or may order physical castration at the court's discretion.

Court shall order physical castration upon a defendant's third conviction of any specified sex offense.

Medical expert must determine within 60 days whether defendant is an appropriate candidate for treatment or castration; MPA treatment duration specified by court for a specific term or lifetime.

Failure or refusal to appear for MPA treatment or allow administration constitutes a Class B felony.