Compulsory castration in California
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Following the passage of a modification to Section 645 of the California penal code in 1996,[1] California became the first U.S. state to enact compulsory castration as punishment for child molestation.[2] This law stipulates that anyone convicted of child molestation with a minor under 13 years of age may be treated with medroxyprogesterone acetate (brand name: Depo Provera) if they are on parole and if this is their second offense.[1] Offenders are required to accept the chemical castration treatment or face physical castration[2] The passage of this law led to similar laws, such as Florida's Statute Section 794.0235 which was passed into law in 1997.[3]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b XII. SEX OFFENDERS: Children and minors. California State Senate. Retrieved on 2006-11-23. The web page notes the Chemical Castration clause as a repeal and an addition to Section 645.
- ^ a b California child molesters could face chemical castration. CNN (1996-08-29). Retrieved on 2006-11-23.
- ^ LARRY HELM SPALDING (1998). "FLORIDA'S 1997 CHEMICAL CASTRATION LAW: A RETURN TO THE DARK AGES". Florida State University Law Review.
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