What Happens to Defendants Who Are Found Guilty but Mentally

question 24

Multiple Choice

What happens to defendants who are found guilty but mentally ill (GBMI) ? The answer is all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A) they are released.
• B) they are sent to a prison or a secure psychiatric facility.
• C) they are supposed to receive mental health treatment.
• D) they often receive longer sentences than those who are guilty but not mentally ill.

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