Citation

Steadman HJ. Behav. Sci. Law 1985; 3(1): 37-48.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/bsl.2370030104

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article is a comprehensive review of issues relevant to the insanity defense and the disposition of insanity acquittees. The characteristics of persons found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) are described. Although the locus of treatment of the NGRI acquittee varies by jurisdiction, at this time, care and detention of insanity acquittees fall mainly to state mental health agencies. Recent reforms, as they relate to locus of treatment, are reviewed and public policy issues are discussed. The author concludes that more clinical research on the insanity acquittee is necessary for the development of more informed public policy on the insanity defense.

Language: en