Does not guilty by reason of insanity mean no jail time?

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Does not guilty by reason of insanity mean no jail time?

Hripsime Bagdasaryan

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A verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity does not equate to a lack of consequences or jail time in the traditional sense. Instead, individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity are typically subjected to a psychiatric commitment. This means they are placed in a psychiatric facility where their mental health is closely monitored by medical...

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