Some States Allow Judge and Jurors an Alternative to NGRI

question 44

Multiple Choice

Some states allow judge and jurors an alternative to NGRI. This middle ground verdict is called

• A) Innocent but culpable
• B) Guilty but mentally ill
• C) Guilty but insane
• D) Innocent but unstable.

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Definitions:

Assessment

The process of evaluating or estimating the nature, ability, or quality of something.

Mental Health Diagnosis

The process of determining through examination and analysis, which mental disorder explains a person's symptoms and behaviors.

Formalized Testing

The process of administering tests under standardized conditions to measure specific aspects of an individual's performance or characteristics.

Assessment Activities

Tasks or exercises designed to evaluate skills, knowledge, or competencies of individuals.