Which Was NOT a Finding from Follow-Up Studies of NCRMD

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which was NOT a finding from follow-up studies of NCRMD outcomes in Canada?

• A) During a three-year follow-up only 10 percent of NCRMD defendants committed a new offence for which they were convicted or found NCRMD.
• B) The average period that an NCRMD defendant stayed under the supervision of the Review Board was six years.
• C) About half of all NCRMD defendants studied finally achieved an absolute discharge from the Review Board's jurisdiction.
• D) It is very rare for an NCRMD defendant to obtain an absolute discharge just after their initial disposition.

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