Evaluation
Once the inmate has been moved to the appropriate housing unit, the inmate will be evaluated by the Qualified Gender Dysphoria evaluator. The chief psychologist, at his direction, may require that a consultant perform this initial evaluation. This evaluation will include a comprehensive history, mental status evaluation, and clinical interview.
Diagnosis
The GD evaluator conducting the evaluation will prepare independent written reports detailing their findings, diagnosis, and recommended treatment options.
Medicalization
An inmate who is initially diagnosed with GD while incarcerated at the IDOC will be eligible to receive hormone replacement therapy if medically necessary and as identified in their treatment plan. Inmates diagnosed with gender dysphoria will be allowed to maintain their appearance in a way that is consistent with their identified gender.
Requirements for Transfer to Women’s Facility
The chief psychologist will place the inmate (who either requests a GD evaluation or is diagnosed with GD) in a correctional facility consistent with the inmate’s primary physical sexual characteristics.
Limits based on type of crime committed?
Not mentioned
Re-Evaluation required?
The decision to allow a re-evaluation will be within the discretion of the chief psychologist.
Pronoun requirements?
Gender neutral references (i.e. “they/them”) will be used by IDOC staff when speaking to or referring to inmates diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Merging of “transgender” and intersex categories?
No
