IA HF17

Courts may order surgical castration as a condition of release for persons convicted of serious sex offenses when the victim was under age 12 at the time of the offense

Applies to offenses occurring on or after the bill's effective date, including first, second, and third degree sexual abuse, lascivious acts with a child, indecent contact with a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor, and continuous sexual abuse of a child

Offenders on probation who are not confined must have a surgical castration plan included in their presentence investigation; those in confinement must undergo the procedure no later than one week before release

A court-appointed medical expert must determine within 60 days of sentencing that the person is an appropriate candidate and that the procedure is medically appropriate

The requirement does not apply if the person voluntarily undergoes a permanent surgical alternative approved by the court or board of parole; takes effect immediately upon enactment