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INSANITY
A legal, psychological term defined as the inability to understand that certain actions are wrong, legally or morally at the time of the crime
people with insanity disorder….
people with disorders may be judged legally sane
history of insanity
Beginning in mid-1800s, several legal rules or tests applied to determine a persons responsibility for their actions
Hinckley
attempted to assassinate president Reagan
he was found not guilty by reason of insanity
Jeffery dahmer
was considered legally sane
Comprehensive crime control Act
The defendant cannot understand the nature and quality of his wrongful acts due to mental disorders
BURDEN OF PROOF SHIFTED TO DEFENSE TO SHOW DEFENDANT WAS INSANE
competency to stand trial
Currently able to understand the charges against them and assist in their own defense
Some mental health courts established 1990s to
- reduce recidivism rates
- increase community based treatments for offenders
legal limits to confidentiality 1
If I believe that you are a harm to yourself or others, I must protect you or others
legal limits to confidentiality 2
I must report any actual or suspected abuse of any child or disabled adult to the appropriate department of social services
legal limits to confidentiality 3
I must release information about you if ordered to do so by the court of law
legal limits to confidentiality 4
something with insurance
involuntary commitment
a legal process where an individual is forced into a mental health facility or treatment, even against their will. This typically happens when a person is deemed to be a danger to themselves or others due to a mental illness or substance use disorder.
