Evaluation
If an inmate identifies as a transgender in a State Correctional Institution (SCI), a DC-97, Mental Health Referral Form shall be completed and forwarded to the Psychology Department to initiate the procedures outlined in accordance with Department policy 13.2.1, “Access to Health Care Procedures Manual.”
Diagnosis
Policy does not address process/requirements for diagnosis of GD. Although not explicitly stated as a consideration factor for facility transfer requests, policy does state that “An inmate transferred to a facility consistent with his/her gender identity is subject to immediate review by the A-PAC when the inmate becomes non-compliant with or discontinues treatment for Gender Dysphoria.”
Medicalization
Access to transgender healthcare shall occur in accordance with Department policy 13.2.1. Neither the PAC, nor the A-PAC have the authority to make recommendations for medical treatment or medical accommodations.
Requirements for Transfer to Women’s Facility
The transgender or intersex inmate, upon self-disclosure, may be housed with a temporary Z-Code in SCIs or in single room status until the PCM and PAC convenes and determines permanent housing placement. In deciding whether to assign a transgender or intersex inmate to a facility that is consistent with his/her gender identity, and in making other privacy, housing, and programming assignments, the Department shall consider, on a case-by-case basis, whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of all impacted inmates and whether the placement or accommodation could potentially present management or security problems.
Limits based on type of crime committed?
None identified
Re-Evaluation required?
Decisions to transfer an inmate to a facility consistent with their gender identity are not permanent and shall be continually reassessed for their continued appropriateness. A Facility Manager who receives an inmate at a facility consistent with the inmate’s gender identity may request an immediate review when significant adjustment issues emerge, or upon inmate request to return to the originating gender facility.
Pronoun requirements?
Intentional misuse of gender pronouns and titles is prohibited. Transgender and intersex inmates shall be referred to by their preferred pronoun or a gender-neutral form of address.
Merging of “transgender” and intersex categories?
Yes
