SB 5352 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Authorizes a court to sentence a defendant to be treated with medroxyprogesterone acetate, according to a schedule of administration established by the department of corrections, if the defendant is convicted of rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, or rape of a child in the first degree as described in chapter 9A.44 RCW.

     Provides that the penalty may not be imposed in lieu of, or reduce, any other penalty prescribed by law.

     Allows a court to order the defendant to undergo physical castration upon written motion by the defendant providing the defendant's intelligent, knowing, and voluntary consent to physical castration as an alternative penalty.

     Declares that if a defendant whom the court has sentenced to be treated with medroxyprogesterone acetate fails or refuses to:  (1) Appear as required by the department of corrections for purposes of administering the medroxyprogesterone acetate; or

     (2) allow the administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate, the defendant is guilty of a class B felony punishable as provided in RCW 9A.20.021.