The Option by Which Mentally Disordered Offenders Are Placed Directly

question 43

Multiple Choice

The option by which mentally disordered offenders are placed directly into a treatment program rather than go through the court process is called:

• A)capping
• B)diversion
• C)prima facie
• D)conditional discharge
• E)absolute discharge

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Definitions:

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Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

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