Evaluation
The intake staff will refer any inmate presenting with symptoms of GD to the GDMT Committee.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of GD will be based on the current DSM criteria and will be assigned and/or approved by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist.
Medicalization
No surgical procedures for the purpose of sexual reassignment will be provided to any inmate without approval of the GDMT committee following a finding of medical necessity by the medical director.
Inmates entering the Department with prior surgical alteration of genitals and/or prescribed hormonal therapy procedures will continue to receive maintenance hormone replacements until their individual case is reviewed and assessed.
Requirements for Transfer to Women’s Facility
Housing placement of diagnosed GD or Intersex inmates will be made on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the inmate’s health and safety and whether the placement would present management or security problems, giving serious consideration to the inmate’s own views regarding his or her own safety.
Limits based on type of crime committed?
No
Re-Evaluation required?
No
Pronoun requirements?
No
Merging of “transgender” and intersex categories?
Yes
